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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

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