Vito
“Every revolution needs a voice”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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HBO Documentary Films: Vito TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-07-20
Top Cast
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Vito Russo
Self (archive footage)
Larry Kramer
Self
Lily Tomlin
Self
Rob Epstein
Self
Bruce Vilanch
Self
Armistead Maupin
Self
Richard Berkowitz
Self
Malcolm Boyd
Self
Tommi Avicolli Mecca
Self
Jenni Olson
Self
Richard Barrios
Self
Joseph Brewer
Self
Jim Fouratt
Self
Jeffrey Friedman
Self
Howard Grossman
Self
Robert Hawk
Self
Karla Jay
Self
Arnie Kantrowitz
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 14, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeffrey Schwarz
- Original Score
- Miriam Cutler
- Original Title
- Vito
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Automat Pictures, Making it Big, HBO Documentary Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeffrey Schwarz
Miriam Cutler
David Quantic
Philip Harrison
Jeffrey Schwarz, Bryan Singer, Sheila Nevins
Department Leadership Roster
Jeffrey Schwarz
Director
Jeffrey Schwarz
Producer
Philip Harrison
Editor
David Quantic
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Vito
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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. 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 directed Vito?
Vito was directed by Jeffrey Schwarz.
Who stars in Vito?
The principal cast of Vito includes Vito Russo, Larry Kramer, Lily Tomlin, Rob Epstein, Bruce Vilanch.
When was Vito released and how long is it?
Vito was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Vito?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Vito was composed by Miriam Cutler.