In 1958 Virginia State, interracial marriage is not just considered immoral, it is against the law. 96 per cent of US population has a negative stance on interracial marriage at the time. Nonetheless, Richard falls in love with Mildred despite the judging looks and hurtful comments they receive from people around them. They succeed in getting married in Washington, D.C., which only makes their problems worse. The local sheriff and his assistants breaker into their bedroom and charge them with violating Virginia anti-miscegenation laws. Richard and Mildred decide to fight for their love to the end. As a result, in 1967 the ban on interracial marriage was overruled by the Supreme Court throughout the country.
In 1958 Virginia State, interracial marriage is not just considered immoral, it is against the law. 96 per cent of US population has a negative stance on interracial marriage at the time. Nonetheless, Richard falls in love with Mildred despite the judging looks and hurtful comments they receive from people around them. They succeed in getting married in Washington, D.C., which only makes their problems worse. The local sheriff and his assistants breaker into their bedroom and charge them with violating Virginia anti-miscegenation laws. Richard and Mildred decide to fight for their love to the end. As a result, in 1967 the ban on interracial marriage was overruled by the Supreme Court throughout the country.
Watch the movie trailer here: https://youtu.be/33g-ZHBQdNU
Read more about the film here: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4669986
The movie screens in English with Russian subtitles.
The screening is free of charge.
