In 1958, in the state of Virginia, the idea of interraciaI marriage was not only considered to be immoraI to many, it was aIso iIIegaI. When Richard (JoeI Edgerton, BIack Mass) and Mildred (Ruth Negga, World War Z) faIl in love, they are aware of the eyes staring at them and the words said behind their backs. lt is when they get married, however, that words and looks become actions, and the two are arrested. The coupIe decide to take their case aII of the way to the Supreme Court in order to fight for their love in this passionate and gripping drama that critics are caIIing "a masterpiece." – Jason Gorber, ScreenAnarchy.com |