Vito
Every revolution needs a voice
7.0
15 votes
2011
1h 33m
Documentary
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.
Directed by Jeffrey Schwarz
Top cast
Vito Russo
Self (archive)
Larry Kramer
Self
Lily Tomlin
Self
Rob Epstein
Self
Bruce Vilanch
Self
Armistead Maupin
SelfR
Richard Berkowitz
SelfM
Malcolm Boyd
Self
Tommi Avicolli Mecca
Self
Jenni Olson
SelfR
Richard Barrios
SelfJ
Joseph Brewer
SelfJ
Jim Fouratt
Self
Jeffrey Friedman
SelfH
Howard Grossman
SelfR
Robert Hawk
SelfK
Karla Jay
SelfA
Arnie Kantrowitz
SelfM
Michael Lumpkin
SelfE
Eric Marcus
SelfDetails
Status
Released
Release date
October 14, 2011
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Language
English
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