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Vito

Jeffrey Schwarz, United States, 2011

89 mins

7.8 / 10 (73)

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Documentary LGBTQ+ History

Synopsis

The story of Vito Russo, founding father of the gay liberation movement, author of The Celluloid Closet, and vociferous AIDS activist in the 1980s.

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Producer-turned-director Jeffrey Schwarz crafts a thoughtful portrait of Vito Russo: author of the impactful, influential The Celluloid Closet and a key figure in the LGBT community and AIDS awareness campaigns in the 1980s. An illuminating look at a courageous, inspiring activist.

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