Vito
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In the aftermath of Stonewall, a newly politicized Vito Russo found his voice as a gay activist and critic of LGBT 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.... (Full plot summary below)

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Actors in Vito:

Vito Russo
Larry Kramer
Lily Tomlin
Rob Epstein
Bruce Vilanch
Armistead Maupin

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In the aftermath of Stonewall, a newly politicized Vito Russo found his voice as a gay activist and critic of LGBT 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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Toronto Star - 9/10 by Bruce DeMaraVito Russo is a real-life hero. Vito, the documentary, tells us why.
HeyUGuys - 8/10 by Ashley NorrisThis documentary helps immortalise a man with a message of freedom, change, and achievement - one which may have been forgotten.
The Skinny - 8/10 by Josh Slater-WilliamsWhat remains of that great voice in archive form is a huge part of the film's success ...
User Review - 10/10 by Marc SIf you believe in something, there is no compromising.
User Review - 10/10 by Lotti KBeautiful portrait of an inspiring human being -- must-see!
User Review - 10/10 by Dan RBeautiful, inspiring but ultimately heartbreaking portrait of a remarkable individual who should not be forgotten.
User Review - 10/10 by Damien FA 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.
User Review - 10/10 by Keith RBrilliant story. Brilliant man. What a hero!
User Review - 10/10 by Christian C"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.
User Review - 8/10 by Jack WI particularly love when a documentary is made about an era in which I think I know the history and the people. And then I watch the documentary which is about a key figure from that era AND it is someone I never heard of before. It reminds me that we all never stop learning and to me that's a good thing. It makes me remember we are all smaller parts of a larger apparatus. Such was the case with the documentary VITO (Jeffrey Schwarz, HBO Documentary Films, 2012), a film that was not only touching and poignant but insightful as well. If a film can take you on a journey, especially one of discovery then it is doing its job. And VITO takes its audience on just such a journey. We gain insight into the life of a gay activist which is not overly stunning but we see his journey during the most revolutionary time in the history of gay activism. To be a part of such a movement, particularly on the ground floor as things are just getting started would have to be exhilarating. One thing that never ceases to amaze me are the struggles a gay person goes through and this film not only shows Vito's personal struggles but those that the entire gay community endured. Being gay in a world that doesn't accept you, one in which many would prefer you dead. Fighting for and earning basic human rights that others already enjoy. Then after much blood and many tears, after finally gaining a foothold in your world, being struck with the deadliest disease a community has known. AIDS was an unknown epidemic but was also a scourge to the gay community. To fight so hard and so valiantly for your cause and then be struck with an unknown killer, one which took many of your leaders. How brutal can a struggle be for people? Another eye opening moment for me was the struggle the earliest gay activists had amongst themselves, the factions that arose within the gay community. As a non gay male I don't often think of the gay community on those terms but after watching VITO I realize that I must. The final striking thing about VITO is just how full a man's life can be. Here was a man who died in his early 40's, yet his life was more full and will be remembered by more than most people could ever dream. Family and friends, causes and achievements, a life full of accomplishment. And to think, I had never heard of the film THE CELLULOID CLOSET. Well at least now I have another film to watch!

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