Common Ground

1990 3h 5m EN

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8.5

MASTERPIECE

★8.5TMDB · 2

DramaTV Movie

Synopsis

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Fact based story about the racial tensions that occurred in Boston in the 1970's because of court ordered busing to end desegregation. The story focuses on an African-American mother determined to get her children a quality education and a white lawyer trying to deal with inner city problems.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jane Curtin
Alice McGoff
CCH Pounder
Rachel Twymon
Erika Alexander
Cassandra Twymon
Georgia Emelin
Lisa McGoff
Sean McCann
Frank Power
James Farentino
Mayor Kevin White
Richard Thomas
Colin Diver
Mary Kane
Joan Diver

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Mike Newell
Countries: Canada, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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At 185 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.

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ERA

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36 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Mike Newell, shot by David Herrington. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Peter V. White shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Jane Curtin and CCH Pounder and Erika Alexander carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0099294 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Mike Newell directs. David Herrington behind the camera. Peter V. White cuts. A long sit — settle in. Produced in Canada, United States of America.

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1At 185 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.
236 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.
4Directed by Mike Newell, shot by David Herrington. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Peter V. White shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Jane Curtin and CCH Pounder and Erika Alexander carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0099294 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.