Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
Originally released in 1989. Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt is a history/documentary film. directed by Rob Epstein. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dustin Hoffman, Sara Lewinstein, and David Mandell
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 1, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (18 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Dustin Hoffman
as Narrator (voice)
Sara Lewinstein
as Storyteller (Story Subject: Dr. Tom Waddell)
David Mandell
as Storyteller (Story Subject: David Mandell Jr.)
Suzi Mandell
as Storyteller (Story Subject: David Mandell Jr.)
Sallie Perryman
as Storyteller (Story Subject: Robert Perryman)
Vito Russo
as Storyteller (Story Subject: Jeffrey Sevcik)
Tracy Torrey
as Storyteller (Story Subject: Self and David C. Campbell)
Gregg Baker
as Self - News Reporter (archive footage)
Gary Bauer
as Self - Policy Advisor to the President (archive footage)
Robert Bazell
as Self - News Reporter (archive footage)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Sandollar Productions
- New Yorker Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt about?
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 memor...
Who directed Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt?
Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt was directed by Rob Epstein.
How long is Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt?
Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt released?
Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt was released on December 1, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt?
The main cast of Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt includes Dustin Hoffman, Sara Lewinstein, David Mandell, Suzi Mandell, Sallie Perryman.