Vito
In the aftermath of Stonewall, a newly politicized Vito Russo found his voice as a gay activist and critic of LGBTQ+ representation in the media. He went on to write "The Celluloid Closet", the first book to critique Hollywood's portrayals of gays on screen. During the AIDS crisis in the 1980s, Vito became a passionate advocate for justice via the newly formed ACT UP, before his death in 1990.
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Vito
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 14, 2011
Runtime
1h 33m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
74%
Original Title
Vito
Production Companies
Automat Pictures, Making it Big, HBO Documentary Films
Director
Jeffrey Schwarz
Description
In the aftermath of Stonewall, a newly politicized Vito Russo found his voice as a gay activist and critic of LGBTQ+ representation in the media. He went on to write "The Celluloid Closet", the first book to critique Hollywood's portrayals of gays on screen. During the AIDS crisis in the 1980s, Vito became a passionate advocate for justice via the newly formed ACT UP, before his death in 1990.
