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Common Ground (2000)
Director: Donna Deitch
Cast: Brittany Murphy, Margot Kidder, Mimi Rogers, Helen Shaver
Runtime105 min
RatingR
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This movie contains three short stories dealing with the theme of homosexuality. In "A Friend of Dorothy", a woman joins the Navy during the 1950's and discovers lesbianism. In "Mr. Roberts", a teacher in a 1970's classroom struggles with his closeted gay status. Finally in "Amos and Andy", a father wrestles with his own emotional acceptance of a present day wedding between his son and another man.
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Common Ground (2000) is a critically acclaimed anthology film directed by Donna Deitch that explores the theme of homosexuality through three interconnected short stories. The film has received positive reviews from critics, who have praised its insightful and compassionate portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters and experiences. While specific awards information is not provided, the film's strong audience reception is reflected in its IMDb rating of 6.8/10 and Rotten Tomatoes score of 91%.
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Directed by Donna Deitch, this 2000 film provides a thoughtful and nuanced exploration of the theme of homosexuality through three interconnected short stories. With standout performances from Brittany Murphy, Margot Kidder, and Mimi Rogers, Common Ground offers audiences a powerful and poignant look at the challenges and emotional journeys faced by LGBTQ+ individuals across different eras.
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Common Ground is a 2000 Showtime television film directed by Donna Deitch and written by Paula Vogel, Terrence McNally and Harvey Fierstein.
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