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

Name: Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2021
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Rita Moreno, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Morgan Freeman, Whoopi Goldberg, Eva Longoria

1h 30m United States of America

Documentary

Plot

Rita Moreno's journey from a modest background to becoming a trailblazing icon is both inspiring and transformative. Over her remarkable seventy-year career, she has shattered barriers and challenged the persistent racism in the entertainment industry. As one of the few artists to achieve an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award, Moreno has not only showcased her immense talent but has also opened doors for Hispanic-American performers. Her refusal to be confined by narrow stereotypes has made her a vital figure in the fight for representation and equality in Hollywood.

Cast

Rita Moreno Lin-Manuel Miranda Morgan Freeman Whoopi Goldberg Eva Longoria Justina Machado Gloria Estefan Norman Lear Karen Olivo George Chakiris Marlon Brando Gina Rodriguez Héctor Elizondo Tony Taccone Mitzi Gaynor