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202190 minPG-13documentary

7.4/ 10(17 ratings)• TMDB

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

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Author: Leslie Felperin

202190 minPG-13documentary

7.4/ 10(17 ratings)• TMDB

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Over 70 years, Rita Moreno has received an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award, making her one of the few performers to achieve this distinction.

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Mariem Pérez Riera

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Over 70 years, Rita Moreno has received an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award, making her one of the few performers to achieve this distinction.

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Synopsis

Rita Moreno recalls her early years in Puerto Rico and her rise to fame in Hollywood. The documentary, directed by Mariem Pérez Riera, features interviews with notable figures such as Lin-Manuel Miranda and Whoopi Goldberg. It covers Moreno's career, which spans over 70 years, and her achievements as one of the few performers to win an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award. The film addresses her struggles against industry stereotypes and her efforts to improve representation for Latinx artists.

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The Puerto Rican-born star of the first West Side Story movie reflects on her life, career and traumas in this warm documentary salute.

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December 1, 2021

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Why Watch

Meet Rita Moreno, a screen legend.
See insights from Lin-Manuel Miranda and Norman Lear.
Find out about Hollywood's inequities through her story.

Did You Know

The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 29, 2021.
It grossed $264,626 during its theatrical run, ending on July 29, 2021.
The documentary won the 'Best Documentary by or About Women' award from the Women Film Critics Circle.
It became available on DVD and streaming on July 16, 2021.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who directed the documentary Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It?

Mariem Pérez Riera directed, produced, and edited the documentary.

When did Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It premiere at the Sundance Film Festival?

It premiered on January 29, 2021.

What was the approval rating of the film on Rotten Tomatoes?

The film has an approval rating of 95% based on reviews from 109 critics.

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Sundance Film Festival

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