![]() ![]() ![]() That character must not be solely or predominantly defined by their sexual orientation or gender identity. ![]() The film contains a character that is identifiably lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or transgender.To pass the Vito Russo Test, the following must be true: This test represents a standard GLAAD would like to see a greater number of mainstream Hollywood films reach in the future. These criteria can help guide filmmakers to create more multidimensional characters, while also providing a barometer for representation on a wide scale. 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. 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. ![]()
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