RUSTIN 🤩 

RUSTIN is an extraordinary biopic about Bayard Rustin, one of the greatest organizers and activists of the turbulent 60s. Yet, he did not receive the recognition due to him until the 21st Century. Colman Domingo delivers a powerful portrayal of the man who never backed down from his vision of the world and who he was deep inside. 

George C. Wolfe, the director, created an insightful and intimate look at RUSTIN and the 1963 March on Washington D.C. Even though history has overlooked these true, authentic historical times, this film sheds light where credit is due. It is no wonder since, Wolfe is an esteemed, award-winning, Broadway and television director. He handles RUSTIN with grace and inspirational moments. 

The entire ensemble of RUSTIN is brilliant and sheer perfection, but Colman steals every scene, and rightly so. His facial expressions were genius.  He was able to get deep within every character’s nuance. His moments and beats of silence took viewers to new heights. It was like looking in a window of his soul. He was in the pocket every single, screen second. I can’t imagine him not receiving an Oscar nomination for his divine performance. 

I was sad that I was unaware of what was happening behind the scenes during the Civil Rights Movement. Kudos to Barack and Michelle Obama for their requisite producer’s touch.  RUSTIN is worthy of all the accolades it receives. This must-see TV is solid, competent, entertaining, relevant, and available on Netflix.