Reviving extraordinary figures of American history is a career hallmark of actor, director and playwright Colman Domingo. The Emmy Award-winning actor has portrayed prominent roles such as Ralph Abernathy in the 2014 film “Selma,” and Mr. Rivers in “If Beale Street Could Talk.”
He also co-wrote the 2019 stage musical “Lights Out” about legendary singer Nat King Cole. In a new film out now on Netflix, Domingo brings his powerful presence to portraying the Civil Rights activist Bayard Rustin.
“Rustin” was executive produced by Barack and Michelle Obama, and it relives key moments in Bayard Rustin’s life as he helped organize the March on Washington amid an onslaught of racism and homophobia. Colman Domingo joined “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes via Zoom to share more about his experience stepping into this colossal role.
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