Bayard & Me (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2017, Bayard & Me is a documentary film directed by Matt Wolf, running about 16 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Bayard & Me stars Bayard Rustin as Self (archive footage).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Bayard & Me has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bayard & Me page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bayard & Me (2017)?
- In US, Bayard & Me is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bayard & Me worth watching?
- Bayard & Me holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bayard & Me?
- Bayard & Me stars Bayard Rustin.
- When was Bayard & Me released?
- Bayard & Me was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 16 minutes.