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 William Gibson discusses writing plays 1969 Helene Rosenberg discusses the career of Yves Montand ; part 2 Jan. 9, 1978 Joyce Grenfell, Dame Sybil Thorndike and Frances Cucka discuss acting Dec. 1, 1962 Martin Duberman discusses his book "Paul Robeson" Feb. 28, 1989 Bob Newhart discusses his comedic craft Apr. 13, 1960 Mel Brooks discusses his new movie "The Twelve Chairs" Dec. 10, 1970