Common Ground (2000) — AI Story Visualization

Common Ground (2000) Poster

Plot Analysis Summary

Three interconnected stories about LGBTQ+ experiences across different decades in a small town

Story Structure — 3 Plot Phases

Dorothy's Journey

Roberts' Awakening

Generational Change

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.

Directed by

Donna Deitch

Key Cast

Rating: 5/10 (21 votes)