Ep. 338 – Pride Pairings with “Rustin”

About this episode

The hosts discuss the Netflix biopic 'RUSTIN' and its portrayal of civil rights leader Bayard Rustin during Pride celebrations.

We have a new rule here at Dinner Partners. Every Pride celebration should involve a stunning performance by Coleman Domingo. As Christopher and Eric continue their special Pride Pairings, they explore how Netflix biopic RUSTIN compares to the facts of the iconic civil rights leader Bayard Rustin’s life as revealed in last week’s documentary. Your hosts are largely impressed by this sweeping, sumptuous and star-studded treatment of one of gay culture’s and the civil rights movement’s most overlooked figures. Also, Coleman Domingo. Always. In everything. And watch out for that sweet, sweet Netflix money!

People in this episode

Hosts: Christopher Rice, Eric Shaw Quinn

Topics covered

• Pride celebrations
• biopic review
• civil rights
• gay culture
• film analysis

Keywords

• Pride
• RUSTIN
• Coleman Domingo
• Bayard Rustin
• Netflix
• biopic
• civil rights

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Netflix

Books & works: RUSTIN

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