Bayard Rustin, the man behind the March on Washington, found love with Walter Naegle. In the 1980s, Bayard adopted Walter to secure the legal bond marriage couldn’t offer. Years later, Walter recalls their life together and the quiet link between gay love and the civil rights struggle.
Directed by Matt Wolf, Bayard & Me is a short film released in 2017. A story connected to real events. A valuable addition for audiences exploring gay cinema.