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Rustin is a 2023 American biographical drama film directed by George C. Wolfe, from a screenplay by Julian Breece and Dustin Lance Black, and a story by Breece about the life of civil rights activist Bayard Rustin.
Bayard Rustin (⫽ ˈ b aɪ. ər d ⫽ BY-ərd; March 17, 1912 – August 24, 1987) was an American political activist, a prominent leader in social movements for civil rights, socialism, nonviolence, and gay rights. Rustin was the principal organizer of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963.
Nov 17, 2023 · Rustin is a 2023 film that tells the story of Bayard Rustin, a political activist who organized the 1963 March on Washington. The film stars Colman Domingo, Chris Rock, Glynn Turman and others, and is directed by George C. Wolfe.
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- Biography, Drama, History
- George C. Wolfe
- 2023-11-17
In Rustin, a new movie based on a true story, Colman Domingo plays Civil Rights leader Bayard Rustin, who spearheaded the 1963 March on Washington.
- Malcolm Venable
- 2 min
The architect of 1963's momentous March on Washington, Bayard Rustin was one of the greatest activists and organizers the world has ever known. He challenged authority, never apologized for who...
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- Drama, Biography, History
- PG-13
Bayard Rustin was a key figure in the civil rights movement, organizing protests and teaching nonviolence to Martin Luther King and others. He was also a conscientious objector, a former Communist, and a supporter of African independence movements.
Nov 17, 2023 · Remembering Bayard Rustin in Life and Onscreen. The civil rights leader and organizer of the March on Washington is the focus of a new biopic. Here’s how it stacks up against archival images ...
