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Vito

Vito

7.0 (15) ·2011 ·93 min ·Movie
Documentary

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.

Top Cast

Vito Russo
Vito Russo
Self (archive)
Larry Kramer
Larry Kramer
Self
Lily Tomlin
Lily Tomlin
Self
Rob Epstein
Rob Epstein
Self
Bruce Vilanch
Bruce Vilanch
Self
Armistead Maupin
Armistead Maupin
Self
Richard Berkowitz
Self
Malcolm Boyd
Self
Tommi Avicolli Mecca
Tommi Avicolli Mecca
Self
Jenni Olson
Jenni Olson
Self

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