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Rustin (2023)
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Synopsis
Bayard Rustin was a humanitarian worker, a civil rights activist, and a labor union organizer. An unsung hero of the movement for equal rights, Rustin was a key organizer and strategist of the 1960s. He orchestrated the March on Washington and was an integral advisor to Martin Luther King Jr. This biopic revisits his legacy as an openly gay Black man and a leader in the relentless pursuit of justice and equality.
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Essential viewing for those interested in biographies and history
Rachel Ulatowski
Written on November 20, 2023 Streamed on Netflix
"Anyone who enjoys learning about history or reading the biographies of historical figures will be intrigued by Rustin, which tells the powerful true story of civil rights activist Bayard Rustin. The film ensures Rustin's story is finally brought into the spotlight after his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement and aid to Martin Luther King, Jr. were largely erased from history. Viewers who prefer fact over dramatization will be especially pleased with this historically accurate account celebrating one of the Civil Rights Movement's greatest leaders."
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Rustin is a biographical drama film produced by Higher Ground Productions for Netflix. Higher Ground is a production company founded by Michelle and Barack Obama. Rustin is directed by playwright and filmmaker George C. Wolfe, who is known for directing Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. The script is co-written by screenwriter and LGBT rights activist Dustin Lance Black. Black is best known for having written the screenplay for the film Milk, for which he won an Academy Award. Julian Breece is responsible for the story and is the other co-writer of the movie.
Multi-award-winning actor Colman Domingo takes on the lead role as the gay civil rights activist and organizer Bayard Rustin. Comedian and actor Chris Rock is Roy Wilkins, a famous leader of the NAACP. Glynn Turman plays labor unionist Asa Philip Randolph. Audra McDonald, Aml Ameen, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, and Jeffrey Wright round out the cast. Rustin was released on Netflix on November 17th, 2023.
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- October 5, 2021
- Colman Domingo was cast as the lead in the Bayard Rustin biopic announced by Higher Ground Productions and directed by George C. Wolfe. The involvement of Chris Rock, Glynn Turman, and Audra McDonald was also confirmed.(Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
- October 18, 2021
- The wider cast announcement confirms the involvement of Aml Ameen, CCH Pounder, Bill Irwin, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, and more. (Source: Deadline)
- August 4, 2022
- Netflix posted the first image from the film showing Colman Domingo as Bayard Rustin. (Source: Twitter)
- January 18, 2023
- Rustin was announced as part of Netflix’s 2023 yearly slate. It was given a late 2023 release date. (Source: Netflix)
- July 18, 2023
- The first images from the show are released depicting Colman Domingo in the lead role. It is also confirmed that the movie will release on November 17th, 2023. (Source: Collider)
- July 25, 2023
- The movie is confirmed to be featuring at the Toronto International Film Festival. (Source: Variety)
- August 31, 2023
- A new teaser trailer for Rustin is released giving fans their first glimpse of Colman Domingo in the lead role as Rustin. (Source: YouTube)
- October 20, 2023
- A new trailer for the movie is released teasing a compelling performance from Colman Domingo as the titular lead. (Source: YouTube)
- November 17, 2023
- Rustin was released on Netflix. (Source: Netflix)
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