Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt(1989)
Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt 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.
Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt (1989) is a history and documentary film directed by Jeffrey Friedman, released on December 1, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Dustin Hoffman, Sara Lewinstein, David Mandell and Suzi Mandell. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- Jeffrey Friedman
- Writers:
- Rob Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman, Cindy Ruskin
- Producers:
- Bill Couturié, Rob Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman
- Cinematographer:
- Dyanna Taylor
- Composer:
- Bobby McFerrin
- Production:
- Sandollar Productions, New Yorker Films
- Status:
- Released
Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt (1989) Trailer
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Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dustin Hoffman
as Narrator (voice)
- Sara Lewinstein
Sara Lewinstein
as Storyteller (Story Subject: Dr. Tom Waddell)
- David Mandell
David Mandell
as Storyteller (Story Subject: David Mandell Jr.)
- Suzi Mandell
Suzi Mandell
as Storyteller (Story Subject: David Mandell Jr.)
- Sallie Perryman
Sallie Perryman
as Storyteller (Story Subject: Robert Perryman)
Vito Russo
as Storyteller (Story Subject: Jeffrey Sevcik)
- Tracy Torrey
Tracy Torrey
as Storyteller (Story Subject: Self and David C. Campbell)
- Gregg Baker
Gregg Baker
as Self - News Reporter (archive footage)
- Gary Bauer
Gary Bauer
as Self - Policy Advisor to the President (archive footage)
- Robert Bazell
Robert Bazell
as Self - News Reporter (archive footage)
- Kevin Boyle
Kevin Boyle
as Self - News Reporter (archive footage)
- Edward Brandt
Edward Brandt
as Self - Assistant Secretary for Health (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Jeffrey Friedman, written by Rob Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman and Cindy Ruskin, produced by Bill Couturié, Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman.
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Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 19 ratings.
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Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt online?
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Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt (1989) is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Kino Film Collection, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt?
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The main cast of Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt (1989) includes Dustin Hoffman, Sara Lewinstein, David Mandell, Suzi Mandell and Sallie Perryman. The film was directed by Jeffrey Friedman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt released?
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Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt was released on December 1, 1989 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt worth watching?
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Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt (1989) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt?
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