Film Screening: Brother Outsider The Life of Bayard Rustin

Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin
Saturday, June 14th | 2:00 – 4:30 PM
Lateef Islam Auditorium, Poughkeepsie Public Library District

Join Friends for a screening of Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin, hosted by the Poughkeepsie Public Library District. Brother Outsider is a powerful documentary about the tireless crusader for justice, Bayard Rustin. Known as a disciple of Gandhi, a mentor to Martin Luther King Jr., and the architect of the 1963 March on Washington, Rustin was also an openly gay man during a time of extreme homophobia in the 1940s-1960s. This film showcases the triumphs and challenges of his 60-year career, shedding light on his remarkable legacy and lasting influence on the Civil Rights Movement.

After the screening, stay for an engaging Q&A with Walter Naegle, Rustin’s life partner, moderated by Kenya Gadsden, to discuss Rustin’s extraordinary life and ongoing relevance.

Free and open to the public. Registration required.

Location: Lateef Islam Auditorium, Poughkeepsie Public Library, 29 N. Hamilton St., Poughkeepsie, NY
For more information and to register, visit www.poklib.org