The Vito Russo Test
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Taking inspiration from the Bechdel Test, which examines the way female characters are portrayed and situated within a narrative, GLAAD developed its own set of criteria to analyse how LGBT characters are included within a film. The Vito Russo Test takes its name from celebrated film historian and GLAAD co-founder Vito Russo, whose book The Celluloid Closet remains a foundational analysis of LGBT portrayals in Hollywood film. These criteria can help guide filmmakers to create more multidimens...
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