New Netflix releases: A biopic about a hero of American history, and I bet you don’t know his name!

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Rustin : Bayard Rustin, the architect of the historic 1963 March on Washington, is among the world’s most important activists and organizers. He defied authority and never apologized for who he was, what he thought or who he wanted. And he never gave up. He wrote history, but, unfortunately, he was forgotten very soon. In Rustin, he is played by Emmy Award winner Colman Domingo.

Directed by George C. Wolfe, the feature film finally sheds light on the life of this extraordinary man who, along with giants like the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Adam Clayton Powell Jr. and Ella Baker, dared to imagine a different world. and inspired the movement in its march to freedom. The film features a prestigious cast including Chris Rock, Glynn Thurman, Amal Amin, Gus Halper, CCH Pounder, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Johnny Ramey, Michael Potts, Jeffrey Wright and Audra MacDonald.

Friday, November 17

Scott Pilgrim will fly : When Scott Pilgrim meets the girl of his dreams, Ramona Flowers, he finds he has to take down seven of his sadistic exes before he can meet her. But his trials do not end there. Inspired by the comics of Brian Lee O’Malley.

the new rich : Yus is a professional con artist… During a poker game that goes wrong for him, he meets Stephanie, a crypto millionaire – a perfect opportunity to pay off his debts. He tries to get close to her, but she’s not the only one.

Cocomelon Lane : This animated series follows JJ and his best friends (Cody, Cece, Nina, Bella and Nico) through the big moments of their childhood. Whether it’s a first swimming lesson or a haircut, JJ invites young viewers (by speaking directly to them for the first time!) to experience and celebrate important life milestones with their favorite characters.

Fathers : In this documentary, which offers a tender look at fatherhood, brotherhood and what it means to be a man, five fathers of trans children join Dennis Shepard – whose son Matthew, a gay student, was murdered – for a weekend of fishing in rural Oklahoma. As they are thrown into the river, the six men discover a commonality beyond their origins and their geographic and generational differences: the unconditional love they feel for their children.

Monday 20 November

Racism: Another American Story : Director Roger Ross Williams brings to the screen the New York Times bestseller written by Dr. Ibrahim Q. by Candy. Published in 2016, the National Book Award-winning work examines the genesis of anti-black racist ideas and describes their significant power in American history.

Tuesday 21 November

Leo : We discover the last year of primary school through the eyes of a class pet. Leo (Adam Sandler in the original version), a tired 74-year-old lizard, has lived for decades in a Florida classroom with his terrarium friend Turtle (Bill Barry in the original version). Also, when he learns that he only has one year left, Leo decides to run away to discover life in freedom. But the anxious little schoolboys hold him back, especially dreading the arrival of a nasty substitute teacher. An old lizard’s list of things he absolutely must do in the last year of his life turns out to be the strangest, but also the most rewarding…

Wednesday, November 22

the lion’s share : In Season 2 of the award-winning documentary series The Lion’s Share, host Steven Satterfield travels across the United States to explore how African American cuisine has fueled social justice movements, transformed communities, and fueled cultural creativity in equally powerful ways in America. as they can.

Thursday, November 23

my demon : In the near future, Earth and Hell temporarily merge after a nuclear explosion pollutes the air with infernal sandstorms. Kento, a schoolboy living in downtown Tokyo, finds a grain of red sand in the forest and grows it into a “demon” he calls Anna. The two live happily until a wave of hatred sets in and an attempt is made to kill Anna. As Kento tries to protect the demon, his caring mother has an accident. Kento and Anna then go on an adventure to save her.

It is now available and should not be missed

No : It’s a catalog film we wanted to highlight this week (as quickly as possible before it’s gone!). Paranormal investigation, aliens, surprises and a true homage to 50’s science fiction in this gem from Jordan Peele (go).