a love story of today

Starring: Spencer Tracy, Sidney Poitier, Katharine Hepburn, Katharine Houghton, Cecil Kellaway, Beah Richards, Roy E. Glenn Sr.

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ - great

"There is nothing, absolutely nothing, that your son feels for my daughter that I didn't feel for Christina. Old? Yes. Burnt out? Certainly. But I can tell you the memories are still there – clear, intact, indestructible." - Matt Drayton

Why watch this? Racism is our history. This film attempts, successfully, to talk about it.

Plot Summary: This drama film is about a young white woman who introduces her African-American fiancé to her wealthy, liberal parents. The parents are forced to confront their own latent prejudices as they grapple with the implications of their daughter's choice in a society where interracial marriage was still controversial. The story unfolds over the course of one day, culminating in a dinner where both sets of parents meet for the first time.

Dad's Preview: This is one brave film from the 1960's that took on the controversial topic of interracial marriage, and it does so head-on. A young couple are determined to marry; Joanna, a white girl, and John, a black man. They have planned a dinner with both sets of parents to make their announcement and clear the air on some issues. It turns into quite a memorable evening as the stubborn parents squabble over their differences. Spencer Tracy's final speech is one for the ages.

Stanley Kramer; Columbia Pictures