Fireside Room at 6 pm
The film “Rustin” is a biographical drama that focuses on the life of Bayard Rustin, a pivotal civil rights activist. The plot centers around Rustin’s efforts to organize and coordinate the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, a significant event in the Civil Rights Movement. Despite facing racism and homophobia, Rustin dedicates himself wholeheartedly to the cause, inspiring his colleagues to do the same. His work is influenced by the speeches, thoughts, and actions of Martin Luther King Jr., and the film highlights Rustin’s contributions to the movement while also exploring his personal struggles with his sexuality and political views.