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Filmmaker Jeffrey Schwarz pays tribute to Vito Russo, author of "The Celluloid Closet" and one of the Gay Pride movement's leading activists.

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Bruce DeMara Toronto Star 07/19/2012
3.5/4
Vito Russo is a real-life hero. Vito, the documentary, tells us why. Go to Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com 09/26/2020
3.5/4.0
The film captures the infancy and vibrancy of a growing movement. Go to Full Review David Lamble Bay Area Reporter 06/09/2020
...one of the rare politically constructed films with a strong emotional through-line, an undertow that sweeps you out into a sea of feelings normally verboten in the politically constipated world of American politics. Go to Full Review Ashley Norris HeyUGuys 04/16/2013
4/5
This documentary helps immortalise a man with a message of freedom, change, and achievement - one which may have been forgotten. Go to Full Review Josh Slater-Williams The Skinny 02/27/2013
4/5
What remains of that great voice in archive form is a huge part of the film's success ... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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10/22/2015 "Vito" is informative and moving as it paints the portrait of a truly unique individual in the LGBT rights movement. Filled with relevant footage and photos, the story is told though interviews with some presumably hard-to-get figures. "Vito" is an expertly crafted documentary well worth watching. See more 07/05/2015 Fascinating documentary about the creator of "The Celluloid Closet," Well worth seeing. See more 02/07/2015 Brilliant story. Brilliant man. What a hero! See more 03/17/2013 A great night at the movies. A shimmering mind that illuminated my view from the crack in the closet door. Brave, sweet and compassionate- come back any time, Vito. See more 11/25/2012 Beautiful, inspiring but ultimately heartbreaking portrait of a remarkable individual who should not be forgotten. See more 10/17/2012 Beautiful portrait of an inspiring human being -- must-see! See more Read all reviews
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Jeffrey Schwarz

Director

Richard Barrios

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Richard Berkowitz

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Rob Epstein

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Jim Fouratt

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Jeffrey Friedman

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Synopsis Filmmaker Jeffrey Schwarz pays tribute to Vito Russo, author of "The Celluloid Closet" and one of the Gay Pride movement's leading activists.
Director
Jeffrey Schwarz
Producer
Jeffrey Schwarz
Production Co
Automat Pictures, Making it Big
Genre
Documentary, Biography, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 8, 2017
Runtime
1h 33m
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