Drop-in and join Chelsea Senior Center & Equality Chelsea as we screen “Rustin”, a powerful film about civil rights activist Bayard Rustin. A close advisor to Martin Luther King, Jr., Rustin was a driving force behind the 1963 March on Washington. A steadfast believer in nonviolent resistance, he dared to imagine a world where everyone was free to be who they are. Though a key leader in the civil rights movement, Rustin, an openly gay, black man chose to put the Movement ahead of himself and history nearly erased him. The film showcases this extraordinary man who never backed down, never apologized for who he was and who dedicated his life to the quest for racial equality, human rights, and worldwide democracy. Starring Emmy-winning actor Colman Domingo. Discussion following movie facilitated by EMU Professor Kate Mehuron, Dept. of History & Philosophy. This free event is open to all, popcorn & drinks provided.
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