Common Ground
This movie contains three short stories dealing with the theme of homosexuality. In "A Friend of Dorothy", a woman joins the Navy during the 1950s and discovers lesbianism. In "Mr. Roberts", a teacher in a 1970s 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.
Brittany Murphyas Dorothy NelsonMargot Kidderas Mrs. NelsonMimi Rogersas McPhersonHelen Shaveras JanetJason Priestleyas BillyEric Stoltzas Johnny BurroughsBeau Bridgesas Father LeonEd Asneras IraJonathan Taylor Thomasas TobiasJames Le Grosas AmosBrian Kerwinas Chuck DawsonSteven Weberas Gil RobertsDan Lauriaas Coach DavisJackie Laidlawas GraceGina Sorellas JustineErik Knudsenas Young Johnny BurroughsAron Tageras Mr. ManosHarvey Fiersteinas DonCaterina Scorsoneas Peggy