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Common Ground

  • Drama
  • TV Movie
Confirmed1990-03-258.51.0Trakt

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.

Common Ground is a 1990 drama TV movie based on true events from Boston's 1970s school desegregation crisis. The film follows an African-American mother fighting for her children's education and a white lawyer confronting urban inequality amid court-ordered busing and racial tensions.

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When was Common Ground released?

Common Ground premiered on March 25, 1990.

What is Common Ground about?

The film dramatizes the real racial conflict in Boston during the 1970s following court-ordered school busing to end segregation, centered on an African-American mother's fight for quality education for her children and a white lawyer dealing with inner-city challenges.

Where can I watch Common Ground?

As a 1990 TV movie, it may be available through cable on-demand services, streaming platforms with classic TV collections, or home video. Availability varies by region and service.

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