24 May 2023
Fish Out of Water
Lexi, a struggling young mom, has an opportunity to reconnect with her estranged family after she's approached by her now-sober father with news of her mother's failing health.
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 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 Billed Cast
Brittany Murphy Dorothy Nelson
Margot Kidder Mrs. Nelson
Mimi Rogers McPherson
Jason Priestley Billy
Eric Stoltz Johnny Burroughs
Beau Bridges Father Leon
Ed Asner Ira
Jonathan Taylor Thomas Tobias
James Le Gros Amos
Brian Kerwin Chuck Dawson
Steven Weber Gil Roberts
Caterina Scorsone Peggy
Dan Lauria Coach Davis
Jackie Laidlaw Grace
Gina Sorell Justine
Erik Knudsen Young Johnny Burroughs
Aron Tager Mr. Manos
Harvey Fierstein Don
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