HistoryDocumentaryHD1h 20m1989enReleased

Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt

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Overview

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.

Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details

Who directed Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt?

Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt was directed by Jeffrey FriedmanRob Epstein.

Where was Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt produced?

It was produced by companies including Sandollar Productions, New Yorker Films in United States of America.

Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt Ending Explained & Trivia

The ending of Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.

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Production

Sandollar Productions
New Yorker Films
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