July 19th 2023.
Colman Domingo is tackling an inspiring story for the big screen. He will be portraying Bayard Rustin, a civil rights activist from the 1960s and a major leader of the movement. Rustin was a trusted advisor to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and was responsible for organizing the March on Washington.
The film is being produced by former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama. It is being directed by George C. Wolfe, one of America’s most acclaimed Black playwrights.
Domingo is eager to bring the legacy of Rustin to the forefront. “He was this big thinker and an incredible organizer,” Domingo said. “We owe a lot to Bayard Rustin. I think it’s part of my mission to make sure that hopefully, come this fall, there will never be that question again, who Bayard Rustin was.”
For Domingo, this is the opportunity of a lifetime to prove himself as a lead actor after two decades of delivering amazing performances as a supporting character. He’s also looking forward to cementing his own legacy in the process. “Right now, at 53 years old, I can look at the body of my work and I see its legacy work,” he said. “It’s work that I know that I feel really good about and the imprint that I’m making in the arts. Taking the driver’s seat to lead a story to its destination feels like ‘all the lights are on in my house because everyone can see it now.’”
This is a remarkable story that will bring to life the life of a civil rights figure and will also serve as a major milestone for Domingo's career. We look forward to seeing the end result!
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