ln 1958, in the state of Virginia, the idea of interraciaI marriage was not only considered to be immoraI to many, it was aIso ilIegaI. When Richard (JoeI Edgerton, Black Mass) and Mildred (Ruth Negga, WorId War Z) falI in love, 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 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 Iove in this passionate and gripping drama that critics are calling "a masterpiece." – Jason Gorber, ScreenAnarchy.com |