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Vito

Vito (2011)

1h 33m | PG-13

⭐ 7.4 / 10

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.

Director: Jeffrey Schwarz

Studio: Automat Pictures

Genre: Documentary

Video: 720p

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Cast

Vito Russo

Vito Russo

as Himself

Larry Kramer

Larry Kramer

as Himself

Lily Tomlin

Lily Tomlin

as Herself

Rob Epstein

Rob Epstein

as Himself

Bruce Vilanch

Bruce Vilanch

as Himself

Armistead Maupin

Armistead Maupin

as Himself