"Colman Domingo Shines in Visually Stimulating Biopic 'Rustin'"

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The new biopic "Rustin" aims to shed light on the life and contributions of Bayard Rustin, a civil rights leader and organizer of the historic 1963 March on Washington. Rustin's legacy was often overlooked, but the film seeks to give him the recognition he deserves. Directed by George C. Wolfe and starring Colman Domingo as Rustin, the biopic explores his role in planning and executing the march, as well as his personal struggles as a gay man in a movement that faced prejudice and opposition. The film also highlights the important contributions of women in organizing the march and their frustration at being excluded from leadership positions.
Topics:entertainment#bayard-rustin#biopic#civil-rights-movement#filmhistory#lgbtq-rights#march-on-washington
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