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 Burl Ives discusses his background Frederick Wiseman discusses public welfare Feb. 20, 1976 Jean-Pierre Ponnelle in conversation with Studs Terkel Nov. 14, 1980 A French taxi driver and actor/singer Yves Montand 1962 Interviewing Imre Gyongyossy Sep. 25, 1979 Discussing the book "Shattered Applause: The Lives of Eva Le Gallienne" with the author, educator and theater historian Robert A. Schanke Feb. 3, 1993