Movie·2011·1h 33m
Vito
Every revolution needs a voice
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Producer
Jeffrey Schwarz, Bryan Singer
Cinematography
David Quantic
Editor
Philip Harrison
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
13 votes
Where to watch
Region: US
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// cast
Cast
Vito Russo
Self (archive)
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
Richard Barrios
Self
Joseph Brewer
Self
Jim Fouratt
Self
Jeffrey Friedman
Self
Howard Grossman
Self
Robert Hawk
Self
Karla Jay
Self
Arnie Kantrowitz
Self
// crew
Crew
Jeffrey Schwarz
Director, Producer
Bryan Singer
Executive Producer
Sheila Nevins
Executive Producer
Philip Harrison
Editor
David Quantic
Director of Photography
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