Vito (2011)
Every revolution needs a voice
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.
Director: Jeffrey Schwarz
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: October 14, 2011
Cast
- Vito Russo - Self
- Larry Kramer - Self
- Lily Tomlin - Self
- Rob Epstein - Self
- Bruce Vilanch - Self
- Armistead Maupin - Self
- Richard Berkowitz - Self
- Malcolm Boyd - Self
- Tommi Avicolli Mecca - Self
- Jenni Olson - Self
Production: Automat Pictures, Making it Big, HBO Documentary Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
writer, lgbt activist
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Vito about?
- 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.
- Who directed Vito?
- Vito was directed by Jeffrey Schwarz.
- Who stars in Vito?
- Vito stars Vito Russo, Larry Kramer, Lily Tomlin, Rob Epstein, Bruce Vilanch, Armistead Maupin.
- How long is Vito?
- Vito has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Vito?
- Vito is a Documentary film.
- Where was Vito produced?
- Vito was produced in United States of America.