Bayard & Me
Synopsis
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.
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January 20, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matt Wolf
- Original Title
- Bayard & Me
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- Super Deluxe, C41
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matt Wolf
Department Leadership Roster
Matt Wolf
Director
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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?
The principal cast of Bayard & Me includes Bayard Rustin, Walter Naegle.
When was Bayard & Me released and how long is it?
Bayard & Me was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 16m.