9) Colman Domingo (Rustin)

Rustin is a biopic of Bayard Rustin, who was an important figure in the Civil Rights Movement and was known for his socialism and nonviolence. Colman received a nomination for Best Actor at the Oscars for this movie, which surprised the viewers considering the movie’s competitions of that year. The movie and Colman’s nuanced performance of a complex character portraying the challenges of racism and homophobia resonated with the viewers. Colman Domingo elevated the film beyond a standard biopic, which received immense critical appreciation.
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