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Common Ground

Where:

Connecticut

When:

The 1950s The 1970s The 2000s

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.

Released in 2000 — 105 minutes

Genres:

TV Movie Drama

Language:

English