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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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Jeffrey Schwarz profile
Jeffrey Schwarz

Director

Cast

Vito Russo profile
Vito Russo

Himself

Larry Kramer profile
Larry Kramer

Himself

Lily Tomlin profile
Lily Tomlin

Herself

Rob Epstein profile
Rob Epstein

Himself

Bruce Vilanch profile
Bruce Vilanch

Himself

Armistead Maupin profile
Armistead Maupin

Himself

Richard Berkowitz profile
Richard Berkowitz

Himself

Malcolm Boyd profile
Malcolm Boyd

Himself

Tommi Avicolli Mecca profile
Tommi Avicolli Mecca

Himself

Jenni Olson profile
Jenni Olson

Self

Vito Russo profile
Vito Russo

Himself

Larry Kramer profile
Larry Kramer

Himself

Lily Tomlin profile
Lily Tomlin

Herself

Rob Epstein profile
Rob Epstein

Himself

Bruce Vilanch profile
Bruce Vilanch

Himself

Armistead Maupin profile
Armistead Maupin

Himself

Richard Berkowitz profile
Richard Berkowitz

Himself

Malcolm Boyd profile
Malcolm Boyd

Himself

Tommi Avicolli Mecca profile
Tommi Avicolli Mecca

Himself

Jenni Olson profile
Jenni Olson

Self

Extra

Release Date

October 14, 2011

Original Language

English

Budget

$0.00

Production Company

Automat Pictures logoMaking it Big logoHBO Documentary Films logo

Available On

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Videos

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HBO Documentary Films: Vito Trailer

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