Vito
2011 · Movie · Not Rated · 93 min · ★ 6.9 · 95% critics
After the Stonewall era, one activist and writer helps shape the fight for LGBTQ+ visibility, challenging how gay people are portrayed in popular media. As the AIDS crisis intensifies, the story follows his growing role in organizing, advocacy, and the push for justice within a changing political landscape.
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Details
- Years
- 2011
- Release date
- 2011-10-14
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Not Rated
- Runtime
- 93 min
- Critic score
- 95/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.9/10 (13 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want an intimate, history-focused look at LGBTQ+ activism and media representation, similar to Visible: Out on Television; Not for you if you prefer light topics or avoid stories centered on illness and loss.
Pros: inspiring activist journey; sharp media critique; strong historical context | Cons: heavy subject matter; limited opposing views
Themes
- writer
- lgbt activist
Cast & crew
Vito Russo
as Self (archive)
Larry Kramer
as Self
Lily Tomlin
as Self
Rob Epstein
as Self
Bruce Vilanch
as Self
Armistead Maupin
as Self
- RB
Richard Berkowitz
as Self
- MB
Malcolm Boyd
as Self
Tommi Avicolli Mecca
as Self
Jenni Olson
as Self
Directed by Jeffrey Schwarz