Look Out For The New Movie "Loving"
Start writing a post
Politics and Activism

Look Out For The New Movie "Loving"

"All you need is love."

15
Look Out For The New Movie "Loving"
cloudfront.net

There’s always a fantastic meaning that can be found in various movies, if only you look close enough. LOVING is one of those movies in which the message is extremely clear and potent. It’s like the Beatles say “All you need is Love,” but the love between Richard and Mildred Loving is undeniable, teaching tolerance, endurance, loyalty and sacrifice, and also demonstrating how one couple's love for each other can change and influence the course of history. Richard and Mildred Loving were an interracial couple who were charged in 1958 with violating Virginia state law that barred marriages between races. Richard was white, and Mildred was both Black and Native American, so their marriage was deemed invalid, and a crime. The couple pleaded guilty to violating the Virginia law, the Racial Integrity Act, and under a plea bargain, their one-year prison sentences were suspended on the condition that they leave Virginia and not return together or at the same time for 25 years. After the hearing, the judge told them that "if God had meant for whites and blacks to mix, he would not have placed them on different continents”.

The couple left the state unwillingly and moved to Washington where they had three children. Unable to withstand the injustice that was forced upon her and her family, Mildred decided to write Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy asking for help after being inspired by the Civil Rights Movement and the march on Washington.

Kennedy responded to her letter and referred her to the American Civil Li

berties Union. The Lovings' case was accepted by the A.C.L.U, and their lawyers Bernard S. Cohen and Philip J. Hirschkop took their case to the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals which upheld the lower court ruling. As a result, the case went to the United States Supreme Court.

The Lovings' refused to attend the oral proceedings, but won their case, which the Supreme Court ruled that the prohibition against the Lovings' was unconstitutional, which changed the course of history, as it also ended the remaining ban on interracial marriages in other states.

At a time when the country is so racially charged and divided, it is important to have such a powerful and inspirational movie like this in theaters. LOVING teaches that it is important to fight for what is right despite the odds, even if it means you have to stand alone. The movie also shows us that it is important to follow our hearts, even when the world and sometimes the people around us might be saying differently. This movie is one that every person should see, so I encourage you to check your local listings, grab a friend, and go see this movie.


Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
the beatles
Wikipedia Commons

For as long as I can remember, I have been listening to The Beatles. Every year, my mom would appropriately blast “Birthday” on anyone’s birthday. I knew all of the words to “Back In The U.S.S.R” by the time I was 5 (Even though I had no idea what or where the U.S.S.R was). I grew up with John, Paul, George, and Ringo instead Justin, JC, Joey, Chris and Lance (I had to google N*SYNC to remember their names). The highlight of my short life was Paul McCartney in concert twice. I’m not someone to “fangirl” but those days I fangirled hard. The music of The Beatles has gotten me through everything. Their songs have brought me more joy, peace, and comfort. I can listen to them in any situation and find what I need. Here are the best lyrics from The Beatles for every and any occasion.

Keep Reading...Show less
Being Invisible The Best Super Power

The best superpower ever? Being invisible of course. Imagine just being able to go from seen to unseen on a dime. Who wouldn't want to have the opportunity to be invisible? Superman and Batman have nothing on being invisible with their superhero abilities. Here are some things that you could do while being invisible, because being invisible can benefit your social life too.

Keep Reading...Show less
houses under green sky
Photo by Alev Takil on Unsplash

Small towns certainly have their pros and cons. Many people who grow up in small towns find themselves counting the days until they get to escape their roots and plant new ones in bigger, "better" places. And that's fine. I'd be lying if I said I hadn't thought those same thoughts before too. We all have, but they say it's important to remember where you came from. When I think about where I come from, I can't help having an overwhelming feeling of gratitude for my roots. Being from a small town has taught me so many important lessons that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.

Keep Reading...Show less
​a woman sitting at a table having a coffee
nappy.co

I can't say "thank you" enough to express how grateful I am for you coming into my life. You have made such a huge impact on my life. I would not be the person I am today without you and I know that you will keep inspiring me to become an even better version of myself.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

106636
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments