Movie #1249 "Loving" is NOT a Hallmark film. I actually saw this in the theatre today, and I found it very good. I feel everyone should see this movie for its message of tolerance. Historically, it is based on the factual case of The Lovings vs. state of Virginia which wouldn't let them live with each other in the state of Virginia just because of the race mixture and the possibility they would have mixed race children. The case went all the way to the Supreme Court, but it is slow going, and the tension that these people and their families have to go through because of racial prejudice keeps that story going --- it is very effective, and so are the actors in the film, esp. Ruth Negga --- she can do so much with just a look --- and the film makers use it throughout the film. This is such a quiet film, but hopefully the dialogue is loud enough to hear every word (it wasn't at the Sundance theatre in Madison when we saw it) But just something you can deal with if it's overly quiet in the opening of the film --- make them turn it up. It's worth the effort and the time to see it! 4 stars out of 5!
"LOVING" 2016 I give it 4 stars out of 5 2 hours and 3 minutes PG-13
Recounting a landmark chapter in the struggle for civil rights, this absorbing drama depicts the 1958 arrest and imprisonment of Richard and Mildred Loving for violating Virginia's law against interracial marriage.
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