Vito (2011)

Name: Vito
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2011-10-14
Duration: 93 min
Rating: 7
Cast: Vito Russo, Larry Kramer, Lily Tomlin, Rob Epstein, Bruce Vilanch

Vito (2011), directed by Jeffrey Schwarz, starring Vito Russo and Larry Kramer.

10/14/2011 BR Documentary 1h 33m

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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.

David QuanticCinematography
Jeffrey SchwarzDirector, Producer
Philip HarrisonEditing

About the film

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.

Vito premiered at the 2011 New York Film Festival, went on to screen within such festivals as Maryland Film Festival, and made its television debut on HBO in July 2012. The DVD was released by First Run Features in April 2013.

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Development and release

The film, executive produced by Bryan Singer and produced for HBO Documentary Films, premiered at the 2011 New York Film Festival and made its television debut on HBO in July 2012. It received an Emmy Award for Outstanding Research at the 2013 News and Documentary Emmy Awards, as well as a GLAAD Media Award nomination for Outstanding Documentary. Critically well-received, Vito was hailed by Time Magazine as a document that shows how civil rights and entertainment are "deeply connected." Based on rejuvenated interest in Russo's life and work, Schwarz edited two volumes of Russo's writing entitled Out Spoken: A Vito Russo Reader.

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Trivia

It premiered on October 14, 2011, a Friday.
It runs 1h33 — a typical feature length.
This film's quiz has 8 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.

Production

StudiosAutomat Pictures, Making it Big, HBO Documentary Films
CountriesUnited States
LanguagesEnglish
StatusReleased

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David Quantic Cinematography
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Philip Harrison Editing
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What is Vito about?

Vito: 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 passionat…

Who directed Vito?

Vito was directed by Jeffrey Schwarz in 2011.

Who stars in Vito?

The cast of Vito includes Vito Russo, Larry Kramer, Lily Tomlin, Rob Epstein and Bruce Vilanch.

How long is Vito?

Vito runs for 93 minutes, or 1h33.