This film tells a great story and features some great performances, especially from the leading actor, Colman Domingo, whose unforgettable performance as Bayard Rustin should not be missed.
The storyline follows the details of organizing the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom along with the personal and political challenges that event organizer Rustin faced as a gay man. Even though we have at least a general idea of how it will end, new obstacles come up every step along the way, and seeing how they're dealt with keeps the story moving and heighten the drama.
Too much of the dialog sounds speechy rather than conversational, but Rustin's lines are powerful and powerfully delivered. Some actors are better than others, but overall the acting is credible. Most actors--and Domingo in particular--look like they gave it their all.
It's hard to watch the movie without feeling deeply affected at the end. That's a good sign of a successful piece of work.
The storyline follows the details of organizing the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom along with the personal and political challenges that event organizer Rustin faced as a gay man. Even though we have at least a general idea of how it will end, new obstacles come up every step along the way, and seeing how they're dealt with keeps the story moving and heighten the drama.
Too much of the dialog sounds speechy rather than conversational, but Rustin's lines are powerful and powerfully delivered. Some actors are better than others, but overall the acting is credible. Most actors--and Domingo in particular--look like they gave it their all.
It's hard to watch the movie without feeling deeply affected at the end. That's a good sign of a successful piece of work.