In 1958, in the state of Virginia, the idea of interracial marriage was not only considered to be immoral to many, it was also illegaI. When Richard (Joel Edgerton, Black Mass) and MiIdred (Ruth Negga, WorId War Z) falI in Iove, they are aware of the eyes staring at them and the words said behind their backs. It is when they get married, however, that words and Iooks 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 Iove in this passionate and gripping drama that critics are calling "a masterpiece." – Jason Gorber, ScreenAnarchy.com |