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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: 2021-06-18
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Rita Moreno, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Morgan Freeman, Whoopi Goldberg, Eva Longoria

Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It (2021), directed by Mariem Pérez Riera, starring Rita Moreno and Lin-Manuel Miranda.

06/18/2021 BR Documentary 1h 30m

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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.

PJ LópezCinematography
Mariem Pérez RieraDirector, Editing, Producer
Kevin KlauberEditing
Brent MillerProducer

About the film

Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It is a 2021 American documentary film, directed, produced, and edited by Mariem Pérez Riera. The film follows Rita Moreno, focusing on her early life and career. Norman Lear, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Michael Kantor serve as executive producers.

The film had its world premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival on January 29, 2021. It was released on June 18, 2021, by Roadside Attractions.

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The film had its world premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival on January 29, 2021. It was released on June 18, 2021, by Roadside Attractions.

Synopsis

For over 70 years, Rita Moreno has inspired audiences with her performances, the film follows her journey from her childhood to stardom.

Cast

Rita Moreno

Emilio Estefan

Sonia Manzano

Lin-Manuel Miranda

Mitzi Gaynor

Chita Rivera

Morgan Freeman

Norman Lear

Terrence McNally

Whoopi Goldberg

Annette Insdorf

Jackie Speier

America Ferrera

Production

In July 2019, it was announced PBS would produce and distribute a documentary film revolving around Rita Moreno with Norman Lear and Lin-Manuel Miranda were set to executive produce.

Release

The film had its world premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival on January 29. In March 2021, Roadside Attractions acquired distribution rights to the film, and set it for a June 18, 2021, release. It grossed $264,626 by the time it completed its theatrical run on July 29, 2021. It became available on DVD and streaming on July 16, 2021. It was later broadcast on American Masters on PBS on October 5, 2021. As of December 7, 2021, it still remains available for free on Netflix and can be purchased or rented on streaming services.

Reception

On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 95% based on reviews from 109 critics, with an average rating of 8/10. The website's critics consensus reads: "An affecting profile of screen legend Rita Moreno, Just a Girl is at once a sharp critique of the industry's crushing inequities and a beautiful homage to an artist who never backed down despite the odds."

The film won the "Best Documentary by or About Women" award from the Women Film Critics Circle.

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

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

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Trivia

It grossed US$ 249.724 worldwide.
It premiered on June 18, 2021, a Friday.
It runs 1h30 — a typical feature length.
As of September 20, 2026, it is on no subscription service in Brazil — only to rent or buy on Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video.
This film's quiz has 8 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.

Production

StudiosAct III Productions, Maramara Films, Artemis Rising, American Masters Pictures
CountriesUnited States
LanguagesEnglish
Box officeUS$ 249,724
StatusReleased

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PJ López Cinematography
Mariem Pérez Riera Director
Kevin Klauber Editing
Mariem Pérez Riera Editing
Brent Miller Producer
Ilia J. Vélez-Dávila Producer
Mariem Pérez Riera Producer
Kathryn Bostic Original music

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What is Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It about?

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

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

Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It was directed by Mariem Pérez Riera in 2021.

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

The cast of Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It includes Rita Moreno, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Morgan Freeman, Whoopi Goldberg and Eva Longoria.

How long is Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It?

Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It runs for 90 minutes, or 1h30.

Where can I watch Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It?

Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It is available on Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability changes often: the list on this page is the most recent we received.