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Vito

20111h 33mJeffrey Schwarz
IMDb 8.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%

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"Every revolution needs a voice"

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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What is Vito (2011) about?

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.

Who stars in Vito?

Vito stars Vito Russo (Self (archive footage)), Larry Kramer (Self), Lily Tomlin (Self), Rob Epstein (Self), Bruce Vilanch (Self). The film was directed by Jeffrey Schwarz.

How long is Vito?

Vito has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2011.

Is Vito worth watching?

Vito holds an IMDb rating of 8.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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