Vito

1h 33m
Documentary
6.9

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
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

Crew

Jeffrey Schwarz
Director
Adam Robitel
Associate Producer
Robbie Banfitch
Production Assistant

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