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Vito

2011 · 93 min · Director: Jeffrey Schwarz

Vito (2011) is a documentary drama, directed by Jeffrey Schwarz. It stars Vito Russo and Larry Kramer. The 93-minute film holds an audience score of 6.9/10.

What Vito Is 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.

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What is Vito 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.

Where can I watch Vito?

Vito is available to watch on digital platforms such as OVID, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Vito?

Vito runs for 93 minutes (1h 33m).

When did Vito come out?

Vito was released in 2011.

Who directed Vito?

Vito was directed by Jeffrey Schwarz.

Who stars in Vito?

Vito stars Vito Russo, Larry Kramer, Lily Tomlin, Rob Epstein.

What is Vito's rating?

Vito holds 8.1/10 on IMDb and 6.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.

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