Movie Description
Vito
(2011)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.
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Facts
Original TitleVito
Status Released
Release Information
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2011-10-14
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 33m
Homepagehttp://vitorussomovie.com/
Production CompaniesAutomat Pictures,Making it Big,HBO Documentary Films
Genres
- Documentary
