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Colman Domingo is sensational in Rustin, a stirring biopic that shines an overdue light on a remarkable legacy of public service.

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Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) Domingo’s performance is electric. He captures Rustin’s organiser as a defiant performer, making history he would be written out of. Feb 2, 2024 Full Review Robert Levin Newsday It's an important work of historical storytelling that functions just as well as a compelling character study. Rated: 3/4 Jan 31, 2024 Full Review John Nugent Empire Magazine This welcome spotlight on a lesser-known civil rights hero doesn’t escape the usual biopic clichés — but Colman Domingo’s impressive, deeply layered performance does this corner of history justice. Rated: 3/5 Nov 27, 2023 Full Review Branyan Towe Loud and Clear Reviews Colman Domingo is an absolute sensation in the role of Bayard Rustin. It is not a stretch to call this his greatest work to date and a role that he frankly was put on this earth to play. Rated: 4/5 Jul 25, 2024 Full Review Zach Youngs InSession Film It’s a very safe type of film, but an enjoyable and uplifting one to watch. Rated: B Jul 3, 2024 Full Review Sarah Marrs Lainey Gossip Colman Domingo brings wit and wisdom to Bayard, but his performance deserves a better film than this. May 29, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

Artdoggie Coleman Domingo is a revelation as Rustin. We celebrated MLK holiday watching this movie and it didnt fail to inspire and touch us with its power and beauty. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/16/24 Full Review Sherry B Colman Domingo's performance was wonderful. The movie sheds light on what happened in the weeks leading up to the March on Washington. It showed how people working together can make anything happen. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/11/23 Full Review Michael P In 2 minds on this movie. Whilst undoubtedly a technically well made movie and really well acted, especially Coleman Domingos as Rustin, and the story is interesting, I got a bit bored in some parts and dragged a little. It's hard not to be inspired by the overall feat of what happened and it the movie does convey the achievement but I wish there was more of the day. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/04/25 Full Review David H After watching Rustin on Netflix, I felt inspired and deeply moved. The film beautifully brings to light the legacy of Bayard Rustin, a hero of the Civil Rights Movement who deserves to be remembered. I was captivated by his strength, resilience, and unwavering dedication to justice, even in the face of immense challenges. The story left me feeling both humbled and uplifted, grateful to have witnessed the journey of a remarkable man whose impact on history is finally receiving the recognition it deserves. Rustin is a powerful, heartfelt tribute that stays with you long after the credits roll. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/15/24 Full Review Daniel B Well acted and a positive story that I hadn't known about before without graphic sex and violence. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/17/24 Full Review Johannes S Domingo's acting is great and the story is inspiring with it culminating in one of American history's important events. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/07/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis 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 he was, what he believed, or who he desired. And he did not back down. He made history, and in turn, he was forgotten. Directed by DGA Award and five-time Tony Award winner George C. Wolfe and starring Emmy Award winner Colman Domingo, Rustin shines a long overdue spotlight on the extraordinary man who, alongside giants like the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr., Adam Clayton Powell Jr., and Ella Baker, dared to imagine a different world, and inspired a movement in a march toward freedom.

Director

George C. Wolfe

Producer

Bruce Cohen, Tonia Davis, Priya Swaminathan

Screenwriter

Julian Breece, Dustin Lance Black

Distributor

Netflix

Production Co

Higher Ground Productions

Rating

PG-13 (Some Violence|Racial Slurs|Thematic Material|Language|Brief Drug Use|Sexual Material|Smoking)

Genre

Drama, Biography, History

Original Language

English

Release Date (Theaters)

Nov 3, 2023, Limited

Release Date (Streaming)

Nov 17, 2023

Runtime

1h 48m

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