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Vito (2011)

Every revolution needs a voice

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 1H 33M

Director : Jeffrey Schwarz

Synopsis

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.

Actors

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

Crews

Jeffrey Schwarz
Jeffrey Schwarz
Director
Robbie Banfitch
Robbie Banfitch
Production Assistant

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