Loving

Synopsis

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.

Release date

04 Nov 2016

Directed by

Jeff Nichols

Runtime

2h 3m

Cast

Joel Edgerton

Richard Loving

Ruth Negga

Mildred Loving

Michael Shannon

Grey Villet

Marton Csokas

Sheriff Brooks

Nick Kroll

Bernie Cohen

Bill Camp

Frank Beazley

Sharon Blackwood

Lola Loving

Alano Miller

Raymond Green

Terri Abney

Garnet Jetter

David Jensen

Judge Bazile

Jon Bass

Phil Hirschkop

Christopher Mann

Theoliver Jeter