00 / 00 ©John Kobal Foundation/Getty Images Vito Russo discusses his award-winning book "The Celluloid Closet" BROADCAST: Jul. 17, 1981 | DURATION: 00:39:19 Synopsis Discussing the book "The celluloid closet: homosexuality in the movies" with the author Vito Russo. Details Broadcast Date Jul. 17, 1981 Physical Format 1 sound tape reel (ca. 39.15 min.) : 10 1/2 in. Duration 39 minutes, 19 seconds Digital Format WAV Ownership The Chicago History Museum Language English Topics Film LGBTQ Culture & Rights People Authors, Writers Tags WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Russo, Vito Celluloid closet Authors, American. Audiotapes. Radio programs. Homosexuality Homosexuality and motion pictures Gay liberation movement--United States Gay rights--United States. Lesbians Motion pictures and gay men Bisexuals Transgender people Homophobia Hays Code Queer LGBTQIA LGBT Motion Picture Production Code Masculinity GLAAD Gays--United States Related Programs Discussing the book "A Terrible Liar: A Memoir" with the author, actor Hume Cronyn Jun. 13, 1991 Tribute to Randy Shilts, journalist and chronicler of the AIDS epidemic Mar. 7, 1994 Interviewing actor Yves Montand while Studs was in Paris, France ; part 3 Dec. 1962 Carol Channing discusses her perspective about being a musical and comedic performer Sep. 19, 1961 Pauline Kael discusses her book "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" and her career, part 1 1966 Brooke Hayward in conversation with Studs Terkel 1980
