Vito (2011)

6.9/10 93 min Documentary

Overview

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.

Cast

Vito Russo

Self (archive)

Larry Kramer

Self

Lily Tomlin

Self

Rob Epstein

Self

Bruce Vilanch

Self

Armistead Maupin

Self

Tommi Avicolli Mecca

Self

Jenni Olson

Self

Jeffrey Friedman

Self

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