Movie

Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt

★ 6.9(19)19891h 20m

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Good to know

Director: Jeffrey Friedman, Rob Epstein
Release date: 1989-12-01
Runtime: 1h 20m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Sandollar Productions

About Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt

Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt is a 1989 movie in the History and Documentary genres, directed by Jeffrey Friedman and Rob Epstein, starring Dustin Hoffman, Sara Lewinstein and David Mandell. It has a runtime of 1 hour 20 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 19 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt in Vietnam — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

On the eve of 1987's Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights, surviving families and friends of people who have died of AIDS prepare panels to be added to a large-scale memorial quilt project. Drawing from the sea of names memorialized, director Robert Epstein focuses on the lives of six people. Alongside the intimate profiles offered, through news footage and interviews, Epstein puts the AIDS crisis in the larger context of social and government response to the disease.

Cast

Dustin Hoffman

Narrator (voice)

Sara Lewinstein

Storyteller (Story Subject: Dr. Tom Waddell)

David Mandell

Storyteller (Story Subject: David Mandell Jr.)

Suzi Mandell

Storyteller (Story Subject: David Mandell Jr.)

Sallie Perryman

Storyteller (Story Subject: Robert Perryman)

Vito Russo

Storyteller (Story Subject: Jeffrey Sevcik)

Tracy Torrey

Storyteller (Story Subject: Self and David C. Campbell)

Gregg Baker

Self - News Reporter (archive footage)

Gary Bauer

Self - Policy Advisor to the President (archive footage)

Robert Bazell

Self - News Reporter (archive footage)

Kevin Boyle

Self - News Reporter (archive footage)

Edward Brandt

Self - Assistant Secretary for Health (archive footage)

Themes & keywords

aidshivlgbt1980s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt in Vietnam?+

Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Vietnam. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt on Netflix?+

Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt is not on Netflix in Vietnam right now.

How long is Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt?+

Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt has a runtime of 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

Who stars in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt?+

Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt stars Dustin Hoffman, Sara Lewinstein, David Mandell, Suzi Mandell and Sallie Perryman.

When did Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt come out?+

Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt is a 1989 movie directed by Jeffrey Friedman and Rob Epstein.

What genre is Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt?+

Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt is History and Documentary film.

Who directed Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt?+

Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt was directed by Jeffrey Friedman and Rob Epstein.