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In 1958 Center Point, Va., mixed-race couple Richard and Mildred Loving were arrested and convicted for being together as husband and wife. The Loving v. Virginia U.S. Supreme Court case affirmed marriage as a basic civil right, regardless of race. This case was later cited in same-sex marriage cases for LGBTQ citizens. Jeff Nichol?s 2016 film Loving illuminates the importance of the right to marriage through his intimate portrayal of the impact of Virginia's anti-miscegenation laws on the Lovings' relationship and family life. The film celebrates their firm resolve, founded in love, to overcome their legal and social challenges. Join Loving production participants from the VCU community and others from the VCU community in exploring this new film and the issues it raises. 5 p.m. - Screening begins 7:15 p.m. - Discussion This event is free and open to the public, but please register. Parking is available for a fee in the West Broad Street, West Main Street and West Cary Street parking decks. If special accommodations are needed, or to register offline, please call the VCU Libraries Events Office at (804) 828-0593 prior to February 14, 2016.