Common Ground
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.
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About Common Ground
Common Ground is a 1990 English-language drama and tv movie film directed by Mike Newell. The cast is led by Jane Curtin, CCH Pounder, Erika Alexander. It has a runtime of 3h 5m.
Common Ground was produced by Lorimar Productions and made in Canada and United States of America. It was released on March 25, 1990.
- Director
- Mike Newell
- Release date
- March 25, 1990
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Production
- Lorimar Productions
Common Ground cast & crew
Common Ground was directed by Mike Newell.
The cast features Jane Curtin as Alice McGoff, CCH Pounder as Rachel Twymon, Erika Alexander as Cassandra Twymon, Georgia Emelin as Lisa McGoff, Sean McCann as Frank Power, and James Farentino as Mayor Kevin White.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by David Herrington and it was produced by Lynn Raynor and Daniel H. Blatt.
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At 3h 5m, it's a full-evening commitment.
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Cast of Common Ground
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
Lorraine Toussaint
Alva Debnam
Andrew Starnes
Brad Diver
Sean McCarthy
Ned Diver
Kathleen Doyle
Kathleen
Common Ground — FAQs
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Common Ground is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Common Ground?
Common Ground runs 3 hours 5 minutes (185 minutes).
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