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Vito (2011)
Director: Jeffrey Schwarz
Cast: Vito Russo, Larry Kramer, Lily Tomlin, Rob Epstein
Runtime93 min
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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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Fans of thoughtful documentaries and LGBTQ+ history will appreciate Vito, the 2011 film directed by Jeffrey Schwarz that chronicles the life of gay activist and media critic Vito Russo. Through intimate interviews and archival footage, the film offers a poignant look at Russo's pioneering work in highlighting Hollywood's problematic portrayals of LGBTQ+ characters and his passionate advocacy during the AIDS crisis.
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Vito is a 2011 American documentary film produced and directed by Jeffrey Schwarz of the Los Angeles-based production company Automat Pictures. The film documents the life of Vito Russo, gay activist, film scholar, and author of The Celluloid Closet.
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