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The Loving story

The Loving story

DVD 2013

On June 2, 1958, a white man named Richard Loving and his part-black, part-Cherokee fiancee Mildred Jeter traveled from Caroline County, VA, to Washington, D.C., to be married. At the time, interracial marriage was illegal in 21 states, including Virginia. Back home two weeks later, the newlyweds were arrested, tried and convicted of the felony crime of ' miscegenation.' Two young ACLU lawyers took on the Lovings' case, fully aware of the challen...

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Explore Topics & Themes:
Civil rights United States Cases
Interracial marriage Law and legislation Virginia Cases
Loving, Mildred Jeter Trials, litigation, etc
Loving, Richard Perry Trials, litigation, etc
Marriage law Virginia Cases
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Description:
1 videodisc (ca. 77 min.) : sd., b&w, with col. sequences ; 4 3/4 in
Target Audience Note:
CHVR: NR
Notes:
Title from container
Videodisc release of the 2011 documentary
For specific added features see container or interactive features menu while viewing disc
Cinematography, Rex Miller, Steve Milligan; editing, Elisabeth Haviland James ; music, David Majzlin
DVD ; Dolby Digital stereo
For private home use only
Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired
Control Number:
933704
UPC:
767685288702
Other Authors:
Augusta Films
Buirski, Nancy
Docurama (Firm)
HBO Documentary Films
James, Elisabeth Haviland
Loving, Mildred Jeter
Loving, Richard Perry
New Video Group
Powell, Susie Ruth
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