Common Ground

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Brittany Murphy Dorothy Nelson

Margot Kidder Mrs. Nelson

Mimi Rogers McPherson

Helen Shaver Janet

Jason Priestley Billy