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"Every revolution needs a voice"
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.
Starring
Vito Russo, Larry Kramer, Lily Tomlin
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Filmin
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
Vito was released 15 years ago in 2011.
Overview
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 ...
Vito is a Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 33m.
CAST (10)
Vito Russo
Self
Larry Kramer
Self
Lily Tomlin
Self
Rob Epstein
Self
Bruce Vilanch
Self
Armistead Maupin
Self
RB
Richard Berkowitz
Self
MB
Malcolm Boyd
Self
Tommi Avicolli Mecca
Self
Jenni Olson
Self
STUDIOS (3)
Automat Pictures
Making it Big
HBO Documentary Films
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
93 min (1h 33m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.9/10 (13 votes)
Popularity
5
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
How long is Vito?
Vito has a runtime of 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Who stars in Vito?
The cast of Vito includes Vito Russo, Larry Kramer, Lily Tomlin, Rob Epstein, Bruce Vilanch.
What is the rating of Vito?
Vito has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 based on 13 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Documentary