Poster of Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt

Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt

Plot: 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
Release Date: Friday, December 1 1989
34 years ago
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Portrait of Dustin HoffmanDustin Hoffman
Dustin Hoffman was
52 in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Sun, Aug 08 1937
Portrait of Sara LewinsteinSara Lewinstein
Sara Lewinstein was
>> in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Storyteller (Story Subject: Dr. Tom Waddell)'.
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Portrait of David MandellDavid Mandell
David Mandell was
>> in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Storyteller (Story Subject: David Mandell Jr.)'.
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Portrait of Suzi MandellSuzi Mandell
Suzi Mandell was
>> in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Storyteller (Story Subject: David Mandell Jr.)'.
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Portrait of Sallie PerrymanSallie Perryman
Sallie Perryman was
>> in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Storyteller (Story Subject: Robert Perryman)'.
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Portrait of Vito RussoVito Russo
Vito Russo was
43 in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Storyteller (Story Subject: Jeffrey Sevcik)'.
Thu, Jul 11 1946 –
Wed, Nov 07 1990
Portrait of Tracy TorreyTracy Torrey
Tracy Torrey would have been no older than
48 in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Storyteller (Story Subject: Self and David C. Campbell)'.
Fri, Feb 02 1940 –
Wed, Jun 08 1988
Portrait of Gregg BakerGregg Baker
Gregg Baker was
>> in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Self - News Reporter (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of Gary BauerGary Bauer
Gary Bauer was
>> in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Self - Policy Advisor to the President (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of Robert BazellRobert Bazell
Robert Bazell was
>> in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Self - News Reporter (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of Kevin BoyleKevin Boyle
Kevin Boyle was
>> in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Self - News Reporter (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of Edward BrandtEdward Brandt
Edward Brandt was
>> in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Self - Assistant Secretary for Health (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of Tom BrokawTom Brokaw
Tom Brokaw was
49 in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Self - News Reporter (archive footage)'.
Tue, Feb 06 1940
Portrait of Bobbi CampbellBobbi Campbell
Bobbi Campbell was
>> in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of David C. CampbellDavid C. Campbell
David C. Campbell was
>> in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of Marcus A. ConantMarcus A. Conant
Marcus A. Conant was
>> in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of James CurranJames Curran
James Curran was
>> in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Self - Center for Disease Control (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of Bolton EckertBolton Eckert
Bolton Eckert was
>> in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Self - News Reporter (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of Jerry FalwellJerry Falwell
Jerry Falwell was
56 in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Self - Moral Majority Leader (archive footage)'.
Fri, Aug 11 1933 –
Tue, May 15 2007
Portrait of Virginia FedoskyVirginia Fedosky
Virginia Fedosky was
>> in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of Emil GuillermoEmil Guillermo
Emil Guillermo was
>> in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Self - News Reporter (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of Bryant GumbelBryant Gumbel
Bryant Gumbel was
41 in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Self - News Reporter (archive footage)'.
Wed, Sep 29 1948
Portrait of Tim HaasTim Haas
Tim Haas was
>> in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Self - News Reporter (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of Robert HagerRobert Hager
Robert Hager was
>> in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Self - News Reporter (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of Charles HowardCharles Howard
Charles Howard was
>> in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of Rock HudsonRock Hudson
Rock Hudson would have been no older than
59 in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Nov 17 1925 –
Wed, Oct 02 1985
Portrait of Cleve JonesCleve Jones
Cleve Jones was
35 in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Self'.
Mon, Oct 11 1954
Portrait of C. Everett KoopC. Everett Koop
C. Everett Koop was
73 in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Self - Surgeon General (archive footage)'.
Sat, Oct 14 1916 –
Mon, Feb 25 2013
Portrait of Larry KramerLarry Kramer
Larry Kramer was
54 in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jun 25 1935 –
Wed, May 27 2020
Portrait of Roger Gail LyonRoger Gail Lyon
Roger Gail Lyon was
>> in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of David Mandell Jr.David Mandell Jr.
David Mandell Jr. would have been no older than
11 in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Oct 29 1976 –
Thu, Jan 21 1988
Portrait of Kevin McCulloughKevin McCullough
Kevin McCullough was
>> in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Self - News Reporter (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of Andrea MitchellAndrea Mitchell
Andrea Mitchell was
>> in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Self - News Reporter (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of Eddie MurphyEddie Murphy
Eddie Murphy was
34 in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Apr 03 1955
Portrait of Mark OstfieldMark Ostfield
Mark Ostfield was
>> in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of Marcia PallyMarcia Pally
Marcia Pally was
>> in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Self - News Reporter (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of John PalmerJohn Palmer
John Palmer was
>> in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Self - News Reporter (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of Hampton PearsonHampton Pearson
Hampton Pearson was
>> in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Self - News Reporter (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of Robert PerrymanRobert Perryman
Robert Perryman was
>> in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of John PolitanoJohn Politano
John Politano was
>> in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Self'.
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Portrait of Josie PolitanoJosie Politano
Josie Politano was
>> in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Self'.
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Portrait of Randy RayRandy Ray
Randy Ray was
10 in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Jun 03 1979
Portrait of Robert RayRobert Ray
Robert Ray was
11 in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jan 27 1978 –
Fri, Oct 20 2000
Portrait of Ricky RayRicky Ray
Ricky Ray was
12 in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jan 28 1977 –
Sun, Dec 13 1992
Portrait of Ronald ReaganRonald Reagan
Ronald Reagan was
78 in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Feb 06 1911 –
Sat, Jun 05 2004
Portrait of Neil SchramNeil Schram
Neil Schram was
>> in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Self - Los Angeles AIDS Task Force (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of Heidi SchulmanHeidi Schulman
Heidi Schulman was
>> in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Self - News Reporter (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of Jeffrey SevcikJeffrey Sevcik
Jeffrey Sevcik would have been no older than
30 in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Apr 10 1955 –
Thu, Mar 06 1986
Portrait of Elizabeth TaylorElizabeth Taylor
Elizabeth Taylor was
57 in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Self - Introduction Speaker'.
Sat, Feb 27 1932 –
Wed, Mar 23 2011
Portrait of Tom WaddellTom Waddell
Tom Waddell would have been no older than
49 in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Nov 01 1937 –
Sat, Jul 11 1987
Portrait of Gary WalshGary Walsh
Gary Walsh was
>> in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of James WatkinsJames Watkins
James Watkins was
62 in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Self - Presidential AIDS Commission (archive footage)'.
Mon, Mar 07 1927 –
Thu, Jul 26 2012
Portrait of Linda YeeLinda Yee
Linda Yee was
>> in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Self - News Reporter (archive footage)'.
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Crew

Portrait of Rob EpsteinRob Epstein
Rob Epstein was
34 in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Director, Writer, Editor, Producer'
Wed, Apr 06 1955
Portrait of Jeffrey FriedmanJeffrey Friedman
Jeffrey Friedman was
38 in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Director, Writer, Editor, Producer'
Fri, Aug 24 1951
Portrait of Jean de SegonzacJean de Segonzac
Jean de Segonzac was
>> in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of Dyanna TaylorDyanna Taylor
Dyanna Taylor was
>> in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of Cindy RuskinCindy Ruskin
Cindy Ruskin was
>> in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Writer'
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Portrait of Bill CouturiéBill Couturié
Bill Couturié was
>> in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Producer'
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Portrait of Sandy GallinSandy Gallin
Sandy Gallin was
>> in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Executive Producer'
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Portrait of Howard RosenmanHoward Rosenman
Howard Rosenman was
44 in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Executive Producer'
Thu, Feb 01 1945
Portrait of Bobby McFerrinBobby McFerrin
Bobby McFerrin was
39 in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Original Music Composer'
Sat, Mar 11 1950
Portrait of Lynn JohnstonLynn Johnston
Lynn Johnston was
>> in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Still Photographer'
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