Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1989, Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt is a history and documentary film directed by Rob Epstein, running about 79 minutes.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt stars Dustin Hoffman as Narrator (voice), Sara Lewinstein as Storyteller (Story Subject: Dr. Tom Waddell), David Mandell as Storyteller (Story Subject: David Mandell Jr.) and Cleve Jones as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt page.
If you liked it. Fans of Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt (1989)?
- In US, Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Kino Film Collection, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt worth watching?
- Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt?
- Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt stars Dustin Hoffman, Sara Lewinstein, David Mandell, Cleve Jones and Suzi Mandell.