Vito

"Every revolution needs a voice"

Oct 14 2011 Not Rated 1h 33m
Biography, Documentary, History

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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In the aftermath of Stonewall, a newly politicized Vito Russo found his voice as a gay activist and critic of LGBT 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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Directed by

Jeffrey Schwarz

Cast

Phyllis Antonellis, George Bancroft, Richard Barrios

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Automat Pictures, Making it Big

Languages

English

Awards

5 wins & 5 nominations total

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