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Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It (2021)

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PG-13 1 hr 30 minJun 18th, 2021Documentary
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Over a 70+ year career, Rita Moreno defied both her humble upbringing and relentless racism to become a celebrated and beloved actor, one of the rare EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) Award Winners of our time. Born into poverty on a Puerto Rican farm, Moreno and her seamstress mother immigrated to New York City when Moreno was five years old. After studying dance and performing on Broadway, Moreno was cast as any ethnic minority the Hollywood studios needed filled, be it Polynesian, Native American or Egyptian. Despite becoming the first Latina actress to win an Academy Award for her role as Anita in 'West Side Story' (1961), the studios continued to offer Moreno lesser roles as stereotypical ethnic minorities, ignoring her proven talent. RITA MORENO: JUST A GIRL WHO DECIDED TO GO FOR IT illuminates the humor and the grace of Moreno, as well as lesser-known struggles faced on her path to stardom, including pernicious Hollywood sexism and abuse, a toxic relationship with Marlon Brando, and serious depression a year before she emerged an Oscar winner. Moreno's talent and resilience triumphed over adversity, as she broke barriers, fought for representation and forged the path for new generations of artists.
StarringRita MorenoLin-Manuel MirandaMorgan Freeman
DirectorMariem Pérez Riera

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:June 18th, 2021
On Digital & Streaming:January 29th, 2021 - Watch Now
Movie Box Office Gross:$249,724 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Lin-Manuel Miranda, Michael Kantor, Lyn Davis Lear, Norman Lear, Regina K. Scully
Production Companies:Act III Productions, Maramara Films, Artemis Rising, American Masters Pictures
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It on the Web:Twitter
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