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 his film "Northern Lights," with Rob Nilsson Nov. 13, 1978 Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy discuss the play "Gin Game" Jun. 1, 1979 Discussing Fats Waller and the show "Ain't misbehavin'" with Richard Maltby Mar. 20, 1980 Studs Terkel talks with members of the Mattachine Midwest organization Feb. 19, 1970 Debra Evenson and Gisela Lopez discuss the U.S. embargo on Cuba Sep. 1, 1994 Interview with Jean Bach Oct. 10, 1994