On August 26th the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice (SDARJ) present a discussion of the landmark film, Rustin at the Lewes Public Library. For those who have not yet seen the film, an optional screening of the film takes at 3:30 PM at the Cinema Art Theater. Alternatively, for those who would rather watch it in the comfort of their homes before the discussion, the film can be streamed on Netflix using the link here!
About The Film: Rustin is a 2023 American biographical drama film directed by George C. Wolfe, from a screenplay by Julian Breece and Dustin Lance Black, and a story by Breece about the life of civil rights activist Bayard Rustin. It follows the the true story of Rustin, who helped Martin Luther King Jr. and others organize the 1963 March as he faced racism and homophobia at a critical time in civil rights, all while he helps to change the course of civil rights as a whole.
Produced by Barack and Michelle Obama’s production company Higher Ground, the film stars Colman Domingo in the title role, alongside Chris Rock, Glynn Turman, Aml Ameen, Gus Halper, CCH Pounder, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Johnny Ramey, Michael Potts, Jeffrey Wright, and Audra McDonald.
Admission to the film screening is free and on a first come, first served basis and will stay that way until the theatre is full. Doors will open at 3:30 PM and the movie will begin at 3:45 PM. Cinema Art Theater is located behind the WAWA at 17701 Dartmouth Dr, Lewes, DE 19958,
The SDARJ discussion on the film and the book will be at the Lewes Library starting at 6:00 PM.
For more information and to register, please see the link here!