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Colman Domingo blows through the title role like a force of nature in Rustin, an exhilarating biographical drama about the highly significant but not widely known civil rights leader Bayard Rustin, whose career and reputation in the 1960s were minimized, at least in part, by his hardly disguised homosexuality.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor If the summer belonged to Cillian Murphy from “Oppenheimer,” then the upcoming fall season will belong to Colman Domingo in “Rustin.” The Emmy-winning actor of HBO’s “Euphoria” throws down the gauntlet with his portrayal of the gay civil rights leader Bayard Rustin in George C. Wolfe’s biopic, which just premiered at the Telluride Film Festival, where Barack Obama pre-recorded a message for attendees. “This past week marked the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington and that March would not have happened without Bayard Rustin,” Obama said in his message.

Thousands of activists and spectators attended the 60th Anniversary March on Washington on Saturday, Aug. 26. Advocates and leaders from labor unions, faith communities, political groups, and community organizations traveled to the Lincoln Memorial at the historic site of Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1963 “I Have a Dream” speech to call for a continuation in the fight for racial justice and equality.

Michelle Obama took to Instagram to commemorate a pivotal moment in history and emphasize the importance of upholding the legacy of those who fought for civil rights and equality. On the sixtieth anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, Mrs. Obama’s message resonates as a poignant reminder of the strides made in the struggle for justice and the responsibility to carry that progress forward.In her Instagram post, Michelle Obama reflected on the historic gathering at the Lincoln Memorial, where an estimated 250,000 individuals from diverse racial and social backgrounds assembled to advocate for civil rights.

Sixty years to the day after what Colman Domingo’s Bayard Rustin calls “an epic demonstration in our nation’s capital,” Netflix has dropped the new teaser for Rustin, the biopic about the activist and organizer behind the historic 1963 March on Washington.

. Directed by Tony and DGA Award winner George C. Wolfe, the Netflix film stars Emmy winner Colman Domingo as the queer Civil Rights activist who served as one of the main architects behind the August 1963 March on Washington.

Angelique Jackson On the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, Netflix released the trailer for “Rustin,” which explains how civil rights leader Bayard Rustin defied the odds to plan the historic event. “On Aug. 28, Black, white, young, old, rich, working-class, poor will descend on Washington D.C.,” Rustin, portrayed by Emmy winner Colman Domingo, says early in the clip, which chronicles the lead-up to the monumental march.

Though the release dates for many fall films is still being questioned, due to the ongoing SAG and WGA strikes, it appears Netflix is still moving ahead with one of its most star-studded films— “Rustin.” As seen in the trailer for “Rustin,” the upcoming Civil Rights drama follows the incredible true story of Bayard Rustin, one of the people responsible for the organization of the iconic March on Washington.

EXCLUSIVE: Filmmaker George C. Wolfe was not interested in doing what he termed “icon crap” in his movie Rustin, about the multi-layered life of Bayard Rustin, regarded as one of the most influential organizers of the Civil Rights Movement and the architect of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, which took place 60 years ago this week.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor Lenny Kravitz has written and recorded an original song “Road to Freedom” for George C. Wolfe’s upcoming film “Rustin.” Wolfe’s film stars Colman Domingo as the gay activist Bayard Rustin who helped co-organize the historic March on Washington. In a statement to Variety, Wolfe said, “I first met Lenny very early in both of our careers…and the first time I heard him sing was acapella, and I remember the sound quite vividly, and there was something about the quality of his voice that seemed viscerally perfect for the end of the film.

Netflix has released images from the upcoming biopic “Rustin,” including several photos of Emmy-Award-winning actor Colman Domingo, who identifies as gay, who plays Bayard Rustin, the openly gay civil rights titan.

EXCLUSIVE: Grantham Coleman (Rustin) is the newest addition to the Paramount+ limited series Bass Reeves, exec produced by and starring David Oyelowo.

When researching the Civil Rights Movement for my novel, “The Last Good Republican,” I became fascinated with one particular figure from that turbulent era who is often overlooked. Bayard Rustin, besides being a Black American, was also gay and a socialist during a period when any of those three traits could easily marginalize one to the sidelines of society. Instead, this complex figure rose to the summit of 20th century America’s struggle for full rights.

EXCLUSIVE: Da’Vine Joy Randolph (Only Murders in the Building) and Cliff “Method Man” Smith (Power Book II: Ghost) have signed on to star alongside Kerry Washington and Omar Sy in Lionsgate’s action-thriller Shadow Force, from director Joe Carnahan (Copshop).

Not all anticipated prestige movies are coming out this year. A new biopic about the life of Bayard Rustin will be released on Netflix in 2023 and, this morning, the streamer released the first image of Colman Domingo as the Civil Rights icon.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorFinding LGBTQ actors to cast in the new history docuseries “The Book of Queer” wasn’t that difficult.No, producers didn’t ask the actors about their sexuality.“If you’re casting for a show called ‘Book of Queer,’ and you’re saying in the audition process, ‘Is there any particular reason you want to be on this show?,’ they’re going to tell us,” series creator Eric Cervini tells me. “Of course, we weren’t discriminating, but it was kind of self-selecting.’”The five-episode “Book of Queer,” which premieres Thursday on Discovery+, features multiple stories about queer history and queer individuals, including Greek poet Sappho, Alexander the Great, King James, Joan of Arc, Akhenaten, Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Alan Turning, Josephine Baker, Stormé DeLarverie, Sylvia Rivera, Eleanor Roosevelt, Gilbert Baker, Harvey Milk, Marsha P.

Wilson Chapman editorDominque Jackson, Alex Newell, Leslie Jordan and Ross Mathews will be celebrating Pride Month with Discovery+ this year. The four have been announced as guest narrators for the upcoming docuseries “The Book of Queer,” set to launch on the streaming service June 2.The upcoming special event series — which has its first-look featurette above —will feature five episodes, each of which tells the story of multiple historic and groundbreaking queer individuals throughout history. The subjects of the episodes span people that have lived across thousands of years, and include politicians, artists, activists, scientists and world leaders.

posthumously pardoned Rustin, on the grounds that the anti-sodomy statutes he was convicted under have since been overturned and ruled unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court.“It is critical that we honor Bayard Rustin’s work in the Civil Rights movement,” Johns said in a statement.

Colman Domingo hopes that will see big changes when it returns for season 3. The 52-year-old actor, who plays Ali and sponsor to Rue (Zendaya) on the HBO drama, teased what he’s looking forward to from creator Sam Levinson the next season, especially after its complex and chaotic sophomore season. “I think Sam is such an incredible showrunner that I want him to flip the script in some way,” Domingo tells ET’s Will Marfuggi.

Even as it celebrates its 27 Oscar nominations this week, Netflix unveiled its mega-slate of 86 titles for 2022. That’s far more than any traditional studio this year.

EXCLUSIVE: Jeffrey Wright and Grantham Coleman have joined the cast of Netflix’s Rustin along with Lilli Kay, Jordan-Amanda Hall, Jakeem Dante Powell, Ayana Workman, Jamilah Nadege Rosemond, Jules Latimer, Maxwell Whittington-Cooper, Frank Harts, Kevin Mambo.

Colman Domingo will star in “Rustin,” the Netflix biography movie centered on trailblazing civil rights and gay rights activist Bayard Rustin, the Hollywood Reporter reported Tuesday.

Colman Domingo, Chris Rock, Audra McDonald and Glynn Turman are set to star in “Rustin,” a biopic about gay civil rights icon Bayard Rustin that’s in the works at Netflix. “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” filmmaker George C.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaColman Domingo, Chris Rock, Glynn Turman and Audra McDonald will star in “Rustin,” an upcoming biopic about gay, civil rights activist Bayard Rustin. The film is the first narrative feature to be produced by Higher Ground, Michelle and Barack Obama’s production company.George C.

We’ve confirmed that Candyman star Colman Domingo is set to play gay rights activist Bayard Rustin in Rustin, the first film production from Michelle and Barack Obama’s Higher Ground, which has their deal at Netflix.

“Pride” is a six-part documentary series chronicling the 60-year struggle for LGBTQ civil rights in America.

George C. Wolfe, Dustin Lance Black, and former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground banner are coming together for a biopic of civil rights activistBayard Rustin.

Angelique Jackson “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” director George C. Wolfe has set his return engagement with Netflix, directing “Rustin” for the streamer, and President Barack Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Productions.The film tells the story of gay, civil rights activist Bayard Rustin, who organized the 1963 March on Washington.

Following the critical acclaim of Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, George C. Wolfe and Netflix are reteaming as Wolfe has come on to direct Rustin for Netflix and President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Productions.

Bayard Rustin – Photo: Warren K. Leffler/U.S. News and World Report.

Bayard Rustin, left, is pictured with Martin Luther King, Jr. in this undated photo. Rustin was the architectural genius behind King’s March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963. Rustin also mentored King in nonviolent civil disobedience. Photo: Monroe Frederick/Courtesy of the Estate of Bayard Rustin.

Bayard Rustin – Photo: Warren K. Leffler/U.S. News and World Report.

Bayard Rustin, left, is pictured with Martin Luther King, Jr. in this undated photo. Rustin was the architectural genius behind King’s March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963. Rustin also mentored King in nonviolent civil disobedience. Photo: Monroe Frederick/Courtesy of the Estate of Bayard Rustin.

Bayard Rustin, left, is pictured with Martin Luther King, Jr. in this undated photo. Rustin was the architectural genius behind King’s March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963. Rustin also mentored King in nonviolent civil disobedience. Photo: Monroe Frederick/Courtesy of the Estate of Bayard Rustin.

Bayard Rustin at 1963 press conference for The March On Washington (Photo courtesy of The Library of Congress)