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Common Ground

Play trailer Common Ground R,  2000,  1h 30m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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Three tales set in three different decades examine shifting attitudes toward gays in a New England hamlet.

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John Leonard New York Magazine/Vulture Feb 6, 2018
As well meaning, nobly intended, and skillfully played as it is (Asner is terrific, and so are the turkey-baster jokes), what Common Ground isn't is Angels in America. Go to Full Review
Walter Goodman New York Times Nov 30, 2017
At its best ''Common Ground... manages to mitigate the conventions by focusing on individuals caught between their perplexities and society's injunctions. Go to Full Review
Wesley Lovell Apollo Guide Mar 6, 2001
79/100
The film has a strong political statement with an impassioned look at the ups and downs of the gay rights movement throughout recent U.S. history. Go to Full Review
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Cast & Crew

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Donna Deitch

Director

Ed Asner

Ira

Beau Bridges

Father Leon

Harvey Fierstein

Don

Brian Kerwin

Chuck Dawson

Margot Kidder

Mrs. Nelson

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Common Ground

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Movie Info

Synopsis Three tales set in three different decades examine shifting attitudes toward gays in a New England hamlet.
Director
Donna Deitch
Screenwriter
Paula Vogel, Terrence McNally, Harvey Fierstein
Production Co
Showtime Networks, Winsome Entertainment
Rating
R, TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (TV)
Jan 29, 2000
Runtime
1h 30m
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