‘Rustin’ gives new life to the legacy of Civil Rights leader Bayard Rustin.

Though Rustin was a influential figure in the civil rights movement — he was the

adviser to Martin Luther King, Jr., and was architect to the 1963 March on

Washington — his contributions have been largely overlooked in the movement’s

history. Directed by George C. Wolfe and starring Colman Domingo as the titular

activist, this biopic hopes to thrust Rustin’s hard work and dedication finally into

the spotlight. Film critic Reggie Ponder shares his thoughts on the film for “The

Reel Critic.” ‘Rustin’ is streaming on Netflix

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