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Rustin

2023-11-03 · 108 min · ★ 6.5

Drama · History

Activist Bayard Rustin faces racism and homophobia as he helps change the course of Civil Rights history by orchestrating the 1963 March on Washington.

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Directors
George C. Wolfe
Production companies
Higher Ground, Bold Choices
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Colman DomingoColman DomingoBayard Rustin
Aml AmeenAml AmeenMartin Luther King, Jr.
Glynn TurmanGlynn TurmanA. Philip Randolph
Chris RockChris RockRoy Wilkins
Gus HalperGus HalperTom
Johnny RameyJohnny RameyElias Taylor
CCH PounderCCH PounderDr. Anna Hedgeman
Michael PottsMichael PottsCleve Robinson
Audra McDonaldAudra McDonaldElla Baker
Jeffrey WrightJeffrey WrightRep. Adam Clayton Powell
Lilli KayLilli KayRachelle
Jordan-Amanda HallCharlene
Jakeem Dante PowellNorm
Ayana WorkmanEleanor
Grantham ColemanGrantham ColemanBlyden
Jamilah RosemondJamilah RosemondDorie
Jules LatimerJules LatimerJoyce
Maxwell Whittington-CooperMaxwell Whittington-CooperJohn Lewis
Frank HartsFrank HartsJim Farmer
Kevin MamboKevin MamboWhitney Young

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