Pros: Once again, this film details a hidden part of history, one not taught in schools (or at least not when I was a child, some two decades ago). Bayard Rustin (Colman Domingo) is the man who not only comes with the idea of the March on Washington, he is also leading the charge of organizing everything. However, he's a polarizing figure in the NAACP community as he's both a homosexual and a former Communist. Still, thanks to Domingo's mesmerizing performance and tight screenplay, this film is well worth your time.
Cons: Honestly, there isn't a true con with this film either, which is a good thing, as the film is great, with a good score, tight editing and great scenery. I suppose the only nitpick is that you don't know what sort of job Rustin gets after resigning from the NAACP.
Recommend: Yes
Grade: A
Side Notes: The supporting cast is great and includes Jeffrey Wright, Glynn Turman, Audra McDonald, CCH Pounder, Bill Irwin, Adrienne Warren, Chris Rock (with the gray hairs) and as the indominable Mahalia Jackson, Da'Vine Joy McDonald.
-Johnny Ramey stars as the young preacher Elias Taylor, who struggles with his sexuality as he is married to the lovely Claudia, who starts out as worshipping Rustin but quickly grows toward hatred as her husband's truth comes out. Ramey gives an inspired performance, one worth of an Oscar nomination.
-Rustin was raised Quaker and preaches non-violence.
-Aml Ameen is Martin Luther King, Jr.
-Peanut butter and jelly holds up better than cheese.
-The March on Washington was the largest peaceful march in DC to date, the statistics will not change given the current political climate.
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