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2016 · 123 min · PG-13

Loving

Directed by Jeff Nichols · Drama, Romance

Loving (2016) is a Drama film, directed by Jeff Nichols set in Virginia and Washington, D.C. during the 1950s–1960s. It runs 123 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A courtroom and biopic, with a melancholic and hopeful tone. Themes of prejudice & racism and family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
David Wingo
Cinematography
Adam Stone
Cast
Joel EdgertonRuth NeggaMichael ShannonMarton CsokasNick KrollBill CampSharon BlackwoodAlano Miller

The world of this film

Setting

Where
VirginiaWashington, D.C.
Setting
Rural
When
1950s1960s

Premise & themes

Premise
CourtroomBiopic
Themes
Prejudice & RacismFamily & Loyalty
Tone
MelancholicHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Sparse Quiet
Based on
True Story

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