donna deitch have do a great job of convey highly pertinent real life aspect of gay and lesbian recent history and modern life . with very tight script and damn fine act from all player and it would be hard to go wrong and but donna make the whole film cohesive and attractive . i also really enjoy the stereo soundtrack . i have see common ground several time and enough to be inspire to import the ntsc tape and the only problem with it be that the left and right channel be reverse ( it worth swap your cable around temporarily ) . even though i know my emotional button be be push and i still enjoy every word and aspect of this film . it offer inspiration for young and old gay and lesbian and food for thought for our family and friend . this be high quality and gimmick free and utterly honest film making .