Bayard & Me (2017)
Bayard Rustin was the organizer of the The Great March on Washington and one of the leaders of the civil rights movement. In the 1980s, Bayard adopted his younger boyfriend Walter Naegle to obtain the legal protections of marriage. In this intimate love story, Walter remembers Bayard and a time when gay marriage was inconceivable. He reflects on the little known phenomena of intergenerational gay adoption and its connection to the civil rights movement.
Director: Matt Wolf
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 16 min
Release Date: January 20, 2017
Cast
- Bayard Rustin - Self (archive footage)
- Walter Naegle
Production: Super Deluxe, C41
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Matt Wolf
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bayard & Me about?
- Bayard Rustin was the organizer of the The Great March on Washington and one of the leaders of the civil rights movement. In the 1980s, Bayard adopted his younger boyfriend Walter Naegle to obtain the legal protections of marriage. In this intimate love story, Walter remembers Bayard and a time when gay marriage was inconceivable. He reflects on the little known phenomena of intergenerational gay adoption and its connection to the civil rights movement.
- Who directed Bayard & Me?
- Bayard & Me was directed by Matt Wolf.
- Who stars in Bayard & Me?
- Bayard & Me stars Bayard Rustin, Walter Naegle.
- How long is Bayard & Me?
- Bayard & Me has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
- What genre is Bayard & Me?
- Bayard & Me is a Documentary film.
- Where was Bayard & Me produced?
- Bayard & Me was produced in United States of America.