Vito 12 years old

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.

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Vito Cast

Name Character
Bruce Vilanch He was 62, now 75 years old as Himself
Lily Tomlin She was 72, now 84 years old as Herself
Rob Epstein He was 56, now 69 years old as Himself
Armistead Maupin He was 67, now 79 years old as Himself
Vito Russo He was 65, 44 years old when he died as Himself
Larry Kramer He was 76, now 88 years old as Himself
Reverend Malcolm Boyd as Himself

Vito Crew

Name Department
Jeffrey Schwarz as Director. He was 42 (now 54) years old Directing
Vito poster
Vito (12 years)

Every revolution needs a voice

  • Release day: Friday, October 14, 2011
  • Runtime: 93 minutes