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   What is the Vito Russo test?

   • This test represents a standard GLAAD would like to see a greater number of mainstream Hollywood films reach in the future. To pass the Vito Russo Test, the following must be true: The film contains a character that is identifiably lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or transgender.

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   What is GLAAD's 'Vito Russo test'?

   • 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 analyze how LGBTQ 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

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   How do you pass the Vito Russo test?

   • To pass the Vito Russo Test, the following must be true: The film contains a character that is identifiably lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or transgender. That character must not be solely or predominantly defined by their sexual orientation or gender identity.

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   Who is Vito Russo?

   • Vito Russo was not just an activist but a film historian whose work has had a lasting impact on how we discuss LGBTQ+ representation in media. His groundbreaking book, “The Celluloid Closet,” delved into the portrayal of homosexuality in the U.S. film industry, setting the stage for more nuanced conversations around the subject.

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   How many films passed the Vito Russo test?

   • And as for the Vito Russo Test, only 36 percent of films passed, down from more than half of the films studied the previous year and the lowest percentage since the study began four years ago.

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   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 LGBTQ portrayals in Hollywood film.

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   The Vito Russo Test. Taking inspiration from the Bechdel Test, which examines the way women characters are portrayed and situated within a narrative, GLAAD developed its own set of criteria to analyze how LGBTQ characters are included in a film.

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5. www.them.us › story › vito-russo-test-glaadWhat Is the Vito Russo Test? A Smart Way to Gauge LGBTQ+ ...

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   Apr 10, 2019 · Learn how this test can help measure the prominence of LGBTQ+ characters in film, and mobilize the queer community to demand better representation from Hollywood.

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   Sep 23, 2023 · The Vito Russo Test has become an essential tool in the toolkit for evaluating LGBTQ+ representation in media. Its criteria focus not just on the presence but also on the depth and complexity of LGBTQ+ characters, setting a new standard for authenticity.

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   As part of the GLAAD Media Institute, Megan Townsend explains and breaks down the Vito Russo test. Created by GLAAD, the Vito Russo test is a set of criteria...

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   May 2, 2016 · Though the Bechdel Test is frequently invoked these days, a lesser known test which it inspired is quietly gaining traction: The Vito Russo Test, which GLAAD created in 2013 to measure films’...

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   The Vito Russo Test is a set of criteria used to evaluate the representation of LGBTQ+ characters in film and television. It assesses whether LGBTQ+ characters are integral to the story, whether they have a defined personality beyond their sexual orientation, and if they are treated with respect and depth rather than as stereotypes.