Movies like Rustin

This crime thriller is set against the backdrop of the civil rights movement, focusing on the FBI's investigation of the real-life disappearance of three civil rights workers in Mississippi. For those intrigued by the history in Rustin, Mississippi Burning provides a grim exploration of racial prejudice and injustice.

Directed by Spike Lee, this biopic focuses on the life of civil rights leader Malcolm X. Its exploration of race, activism, and the civil rights movement makes it a compelling follow-up for those captivated by the story and themes explored in Rustin.

42 recounts the story of Jackie Robinson and his history-making signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers. As Rustin delves into civil rights and societal change, 42 complements it by showcasing how Robinson's career challenged race relations in sports.

Following the life of a White House butler who served under multiple presidents, The Butler offers a unique perspective on the civil rights movement and the political changes that shaped America. Rustin fans will appreciate the historical journey through a personal lens.

Set in the 1930s, The Great Debaters stars Denzel Washington as a professor who forms a debate team in a racially segregated college and leads them to challenge Harvard in the national debate championships. Its themes of education, social justice, and racial equality align closely with Rustin's historical context.

Loving depicts Richard and Mildred Loving's fight to legalize interracial marriage. The historical court battle resonates with similar themes of equality and justice found in Rustin and will resonate with viewers drawn to civil rights narratives.