Vito Russo

VITO: A New Documentary by Jeffrey Schwarz, an HBO documentary film about the life of gay activist Vito Russo, is now available on DVD.

The life and legacy of GLAAD-cofounder Vito Russo is the subject of a new film from Director Jeffrey Schwarz that premieres Monday night on HBO. Schwarz told GLAAD why he found Russo to be such an influential and compelling figure, and what surprises things he learned about Russo while making the film.

Today we remember GLAAD co-founder and LGBT and AIDS activist Vito Russo.

The schedule for Outfest 2012 was released yesterday, showcasing highlights to look out for both in Los Angeles and other LGBT film festivals going on around the country over the course of the year.

Ricky Martin dedicated his GLAAD Media Award to Chilean hate crime victim, Daniel Zamudio.

Actress Dakota Fanning will introduce the Young Adults @ the GLAAD Media Awards in New York on 3/24.

Biographer Michael Schiavi speaks with GLAAD about Celluloid Activist, his biography of Vito Russo, one of GLAAD’s founders and a visionary advocate for LGBT equality.