"Rustin: Shedding Light on the Overlooked Legacy of an 'American Gandhi'"
Bayard Rustin, the openly gay Black man who organized the 1963 March on Washington and served as Martin Luther King Jr.'s nonviolent spiritual mentor, is finally getting the recognition he deserves with the release of the biopic "Rustin" on Netflix. Rustin, often referred to as the "American Gandhi," played a crucial role in the civil rights movement but was largely overlooked due to his sexual orientation. The film highlights Rustin's charisma, intelligence, and meticulous organizational skills, shedding light on his contributions to social change. Rustin's character, attention to logistics, ability to inspire hope, and Quaker values are all showcased in the movie, solidifying his status as a great American hero.
