It includes hundreds of letters in rustin s own words that reveal his tireless and brave efforts to promote american civil rights, as well as his personal tragedies. Rustin remained mostly in the background of the movement, solely an adviser to others, such as martin luther king jr. A teaser for the featurelength biopic brother outsider. The life of bayard rustin followed by a discussion with the films codirector bennett singer and bayard rustin s partner, walter naegle during his 60year career as an activist, organizer and troublemaker, bayard rustin formulated many of the strategies that propelled the american civil rights movement. Since bayard s death, naegle has been working with a team within the bayard rustin fund to keep his legacy alive, notably by assisting in the 2002 documentary brother outsider.
On november 20, 20, bayard rustin was posthumously awarded the. This awardwinning documentary tells the story of activist bayard rustin, the unknown hero of the civil rights movement. The life of bayard rustin delves into rustin s experience as a civil rights activist and how. Bayard rustin a visionary yet largely unknown civil rights strategist, organizer and activistis the subject of a compelling new documentary by filmmakers nancy kates and bennett singer. Documentary on bayard rustin, bestremembered as the organizer of the 1963 march on washington. The life of bayard rustin in honor of black history month. The life of bayard rustin chronicles rustins complex life story, a tale of race, prejudice, and idealism at the heart of. Philip randolph, organizer of the 1963 march on washington, intelligent, gregarious and charismatic, rustin. The life of bayard rustin rent movies and tv shows on dvd and bluray.
The life of bayard rustin 2003 starring bayard rustin and martin luther king jr. Where to download i must resist bayard rustins life in letters rustin i must resist bayard rustins life in letters rustin. Brother outsider is part of the 15th anniversary season of pov, televisions longestrunning series of independent, nonfiction films. Five years in the making and the winner of more than 20 awards, brother. Five years in the making and the winner of more than 25 awards and honors, brother outsider illuminates the life and work of bayard rustin, who has been described as the unknown hero of the civil rights movement. Rare archival footage and provocative interviews illuminate the life of bayard rustin. Bayard rustin, dorothy jackson, john rodgers, louis john, bill sutherland, a. Congresswoman eleanor holmes norton, quoted in brother outsider. A documentary examining the life of bayard rustin who, although one of the first freedom riders, an adviser to dr. A tireless crusader for justice, a disciple of gandhi, a mentor to martin luther king jr. Since its premiere at the sundance film festival and its national broadcasts on pbs p. Brother outsider the life of bayard rustin youtube. With bayard rustin, dorothy jackson, john rodgers, louis john. The life of bayard rustin, a wellcrafted and evenhanded documentary set to air as a p.
Philip randolph, and an organizer of the 1963 march on washington, was forced to play a background role in landmark civil rights events because he was homosexual. This powerful documentary chronicles the life of openly gay civil rights activist bayard rustin, who, among many contributions to the cause, is best known for. Hew was one of the first freedom riders, an advisor to dr. It presents a vivid drama, intermingling the personal and the political, about one of the most enigmatic figures in 20th. But first, we need you to sign in to pbs using one of the services below. The life of bayard rustin season 15 episode 11 1h 23m 20s during his 60year career as an activist, rustin formulated many of the strategies that propelled the movement.
As his friend charles bloomstein has observed, bayard was born black, illegitimate, in modest circumstances, never had a college degree, confessed membership in the young communist league, was a homosexual, and was willing to take principled stands on issues, knowing that. Paula beth vogel voos labor studies journal west virginia university press. Brotheroutsider bayard rustin a visionary yet largely unknown civil rights strategist, organizer and activistis the subject of a compelling new documentary premiering on pbs on martin luther king jr. Nancy kates and sam pollard discuss bayard rustin and brother outsider. Meet the person behind the scenes, bayard rustin, a black quaker and african american gay man. The life of bayard rustin has received major funding from the independent television service, the national black programming consortium, the national endowment for the humanities, and a number of private foundations and funders see list. It presents a vivid drama, intermingling the personal and the political, about one of the most enigmatic figures in 20thcentury american history. Brother outsider illuminates the life and work of bayard rustin, a visionary activist and strategist who has been called the unknown hero of the civil rights movement. In this webinar, we discuss how to use the documentary brother outsider to explore bayard rustin s identity as a gay man of color trying to affect change in the twentieth century, his work as the organizer of the march on washington, and his legacy in the civil rights movement today.
The life of bayard rustin contributes a fascinating new chapter to our understanding of both progressive movements and gay life in 20thcentury america. Join the glbt center as we screen the documentary brother outsider. Brother outsider the life of bayard rustin on november 20, 20, bayard rustin was posthumously awarded the prestigious presidential medal of freedom by president barack obama. Please login or register to borrow, download, or purchase resources. Bayard rustin, a master strategist and the organizer of the 1963 march on washington, was instrumental in molding martin luther king jr. He was there at most of the important events of the civil rights movement. A visionary activist and unknown hero of the civil rights movement. Bayard rustin s life in letters provides fascinating insights into bayard rustin s activist life. A largely unsung hero of the civil rights movement gets overdue recognition in brother outsider.
He was there at most of the important events of the civil rights movement but always in the background. From the producer of the documentary, brother outsider the life of bayard rustin. This event includes a screening of the awardwinning documentary followed by a discussion featuring filmmaker bennett singer and walter naegle, rustin s. The following lesson plans utilizes the film brother outsider, a documentary about activist bayard rustin and the civil rights movement these lesson plans comprise a unit that uses film as a learning tool in the subject areas of civics, u. Project overview bayard rustin s life story is both inspiring and complex. History, social studies, and are written for grades 9 12. Learn about the passionate, principled mind that was a counselor to dr. The life of bayard rustin combines rare archival footage with provocative interviews to illuminate the life and work of a forgotten prophet of. Produced in associated with the independent television service itvs for more information on bayard rustin visit. Five years in the making and the winner of more than 20 awards, brother outsider illuminates the life and work of bayard rustin, a. The life of bayard rustin this documentary illuminates the life and work of bayard rustin a visionary activist who has been called the unknown hero of the civil rights movement. On november 20, 20, bayard rustin was posthumously awarded the prestigious presidential medal of freedom by president barack obama. It presents a vivid drama, intermingling the personal and the political, about one of the most enigmatic.
Brother outsider dvd central arkansas library system. Gay mens health crisis, the gay, lesbian and straight education network and the new york civil liberties union present brother outsider. I must resist bayard rustins life in letters rustin. The life of bayard rustin premieres monday, january 20, 10 p. The life of bayard rustin, produced and directed by nancy kates and bennet singer, 2002, 83 minutes. The life of bayard rustin, civil rights, 1963 march on washington for jobs and freedom, bayard rustin, enid and crosby kemper foundation, umb bank, gay rights, civil rights, nonviolent protest, kansas city, kansas city public library language english. Five years in the making and the winner of more than 20 awards, brother outsider illuminates the life and work of bayard rustin, a visio.
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