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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.
- George C. Wolfe
- Bruce Cohen, Tonia Davis, George C. Wolfe
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.
- Presidential Medal of Freedom
- August 24, 1987 (aged 75), New York City, U.S.
- March 17, 1912, West Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Apr 7, 2024 · Bayard Rustin, American civil rights activist who was a close adviser to Martin Luther King, Jr., and who was the chief organizer of the March on Washington (August 1963), a massive demonstration to rally support for civil rights legislation that was pending in Congress.
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Nov 17, 2023 · Rustin (whose first name is pronounced BYE-urd) carried these values into adulthood, conceiving, organizing and executing in just two months the greatest protest in American history: the 1963...
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Nov 3, 2023 · Rustin is a 2023 drama film directed by George C. Wolfe and starring Colman Domingo as Bayard Rustin, a key organizer of the 1963 March on Washington. The film explores Rustin's legacy, challenges, and sexuality in the context of the civil rights movement.
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- George C. Wolfe
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- Colman Domingo
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Nov 17, 2023 · Learn about Bayard Rustin, a civil rights activist who planned the 1963 March on Washington and advised Martin Luther King Jr. Find out his life story, achievements, challenges and legacy in this biography.
Nov 16, 2023 · Netflix. By Manohla Dargis. Nov. 16, 2023. Rustin. Directed by George C. Wolfe. Biography, Drama, History. PG-13. 1h 46m. Find Tickets. When you purchase a ticket for an independently reviewed...