PBS NewsHour

An American story about a marriage worth fighting for

Clip: 11/15/2016 | 8m 2s

A new movie, "Loving," tells the real-life story of Richard and Mildred Loving, a Virginia couple who were arrested because interracial marriage was illegal in their home state. They appealed their case and won a landmark civil rights ruling at the Supreme Court. Jeffrey Brown speaks with director Jeff Nichols and others about how they brought the love story to the screen.

Aired: 11/15/16

Rating: NR

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