Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It(2021)
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It Synopsis
Rita Moreno defied both her humble upbringing and relentless racism to become one of a select group who have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award. Over a seventy year career, she has paved the way for Hispanic-American performers by refusing to be pigeonholed into one-dimensional stereotypes.
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It (2021) is a documentary film directed by Mariem Pérez Riera, released on June 18, 2021 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Rita Moreno, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Morgan Freeman and Whoopi Goldberg. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Mariem Pérez Riera
- Producers:
- Ilia J. Vélez-Dávila, Brent Miller, Mariem Pérez Riera
- Cinematographer:
- PJ López
- Composer:
- Kathryn Bostic
- Production:
- Act III Productions, Maramara Films, Artemis Rising, American Masters Pictures
- Revenue:
- $249,724
- Status:
- Released
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It (2021) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It before you stream it.
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rita Moreno
as Self
Lin-Manuel Miranda
as Self
Morgan Freeman
as Self
Whoopi Goldberg
as Self
Eva Longoria
as Self
Justina Machado
as Self
Gloria Estefan
as Self
Norman Lear
as Self
Karen Olivo
as Self
George Chakiris
as Self
Marlon Brando
as Self (archive footage)
Gina Rodriguez
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Mariem Pérez Riera, produced by Ilia J. Vélez-Dávila, Brent Miller and Mariem Pérez Riera.
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Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 17 ratings.
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Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It online?
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Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It (2021) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It?
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The main cast of Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It (2021) includes Rita Moreno, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Morgan Freeman, Whoopi Goldberg and Eva Longoria. The film was directed by Mariem Pérez Riera. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It released?
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Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It was released on June 18, 2021 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It worth watching?
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Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It (2021) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It?
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