Shining a Spotlight on Bayard Rustin: The Architect of the 1963 March on Washington

🏛️Bayard Rustin, an extraordinary figure, was the architect of the 1963 March on Washington.

🏳️‍🌈Rustin, an openly gay man, faced discrimination and was a target of the FBI.

✨The film portrays Rustin as a human being with flaws, fears, and extraordinary possibilities.

🎭Coleman Demeco delivers a powerful performance as Bayard Rustin in his first leading role in a feature film.

🎬Produced by Higher Ground Productions, the film sheds light on Rustin's story and showcases the power of ordinary people to achieve extraordinary things.

Who was Bayard Rustin?

—Bayard Rustin was a civil rights activist and the architect of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.

What challenges did Rustin face?

—As an openly gay man in the 1960s, Rustin faced discrimination and was targeted by the FBI. His contributions were often overlooked and omitted from history books.

Who plays Bayard Rustin in the film?

—Coleman Demeco, an Emmy-winning actor, portrays Bayard Rustin in the film.

What is the significance of the 1963 March on Washington?

—The 1963 March on Washington was a pivotal event in the civil rights movement, where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech.

When and where can I watch the film?

—The film will be released in select theaters on September 3rd and available for streaming on Netflix on November 13th.

00:03The film is the first feature from Higher Ground Productions, the production company of former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama.

00:10Bayard Rustin, an important but often overlooked figure in the civil rights movement, was the architect of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.

00:23Rustin, an openly gay man, faced discrimination and was targeted by the FBI.

01:08The film portrays Rustin as a complex human being with flaws, fears, and extraordinary possibilities.

01:14Coleman Demeco delivers a powerful performance as Bayard Rustin in his first leading role in a feature film.

02:42Produced by Higher Ground Productions, the film aims to shed light on Bayard Rustin's story and showcase the power of ordinary people to achieve extraordinary things.

03:33The 1963 March on Washington was a pivotal event in the civil rights movement, where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech.

04:58The film will be released in select theaters on September 3rd and available for streaming on Netflix on November 13th.