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Loving (2016)

Loving (2016)

Drama Romance

All love is created equal.

Release Date: 2016, November 4
Directors: Jeff Nichols
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America
Production: Big Beach, Raindog Films, Augusta Films, Tri-State Pictures, Focus Features, Insiders
Cast: Nick Kroll, Bill Camp, Marton Csokas, Andrene Ward-Hammond, Michael Abbott Jr., Michael Shannon, Greg Cooper, Ruth Negga, Joel Edgerton, David Jensen, Matt Malloy, Lucas N. Hall

Overview:

In 1958, in the state of Virginia, the idea of interracial marriage was not only considered to be immoral to many, it was also illegal. When Richard and Mildred fall in love, they are aware of the eyes staring at them and the words said behind their backs. It's when they get married, however, that words and looks become actions, and the two are arrested. The couple decide to take their case all of the way to the Supreme Court in order to fight for their love. Based on a true story.

Keywords:

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