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Vito Russo

(1946–1990) Film Director United States

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Vito Russo was a film director from the United States, best known for The Celluloid Closet: Homosexuality in the Movies.

Quick Facts About Vito Russo

Born
July 11, 1946
Died
November 7, 1990
Nationality
United States
Profession
Film Director
Notable works
The Celluloid Closet: Homosexuality in the Movies

About Vito Russo

Vito Russo was an American LGBT activist, film historian, and author. He is best remembered as the author of the book The Celluloid Closet, described in The New York Times as "an essential reference book" on homosexuality in the US film industry. In 1985, he co-founded the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), a media watchdog organization that strives to end anti-LGBT rhetoric, and advocates for LGBTQ inclusion in popular media.

Biography source: Wikipedia

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