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 Eric Marcus discusses his book "Making Gay History" Jun. 9, 1992 Garry Wills discusses his book "John Wayne's America: The Politics of Celebrity" Mar. 10, 1997 Pauline Kael discusses her book "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" and her career, part 2 1966 Interview with Michael Cacoyannis 1980 Studs Terkel discusses "How I Won the War" with the film's creator, Richard Lester, in London, England Marlon Brando discusses his views on mankind ; part 1 Apr. 19, 1963