Rustin is the story of activist Bayard Rustin's scramble to create one of the biggest events of the civil rights event, an event that for most people is considered something MLK did.
What Rustin is not is a "biopic," as some describe it. I don't like biopics, because I watch them and ask, would I care at all if this person weren't famous. Yes, there is some biographical info in here, but this is primarily a gripping movie about the building of a pivotal moment in an important movement.
So it drives me crazy when people say this is a "typical biopic." This is not, guy born, finds his calling, goes through travails, triumphs, fades. This is, here's a short electrifying period in the life of a really interesting guy.
The story is an interesting one full of grand ambitions, schemers, heroes, victims, compromises, and deals. It is a fascinating civil rights tale that doesn't get the attention it should.
The cast is solid. Colman Domingo is very good as the fiery, brilliant Rustin, although his performance pales a little in comparison with the absolutely stunning portrayal of Rustin by Griffin Matthews in the 4th season of Genius, and Aml Ameen, who I fondly remember from the first season of Sense8, makes a an excellent MLK.
Ignore any review that calls this a biopic. Recommended.
What Rustin is not is a "biopic," as some describe it. I don't like biopics, because I watch them and ask, would I care at all if this person weren't famous. Yes, there is some biographical info in here, but this is primarily a gripping movie about the building of a pivotal moment in an important movement.
So it drives me crazy when people say this is a "typical biopic." This is not, guy born, finds his calling, goes through travails, triumphs, fades. This is, here's a short electrifying period in the life of a really interesting guy.
The story is an interesting one full of grand ambitions, schemers, heroes, victims, compromises, and deals. It is a fascinating civil rights tale that doesn't get the attention it should.
The cast is solid. Colman Domingo is very good as the fiery, brilliant Rustin, although his performance pales a little in comparison with the absolutely stunning portrayal of Rustin by Griffin Matthews in the 4th season of Genius, and Aml Ameen, who I fondly remember from the first season of Sense8, makes a an excellent MLK.
Ignore any review that calls this a biopic. Recommended.