RITA MORENO: JUST A GIRL WHO DECIDED TO GO FOR IT

By Mariem Pérez RIERA

SUBMARINE ENTERTAINMENT - as SALES

Documentary - Completed 2020


Festivals
& Awards

Sundance Film Festival (online) 2021
U.S. Documentary Competition
    • Year of production
    • 2020
    • Genres
    • Documentary
    • Countries
    • USA
    • Languages
    • ENGLISH
    • Duration
    • 90 mn
    • Director(s)
    • Mariem Pérez RIERA
    • Synopsis
    • Talented, energetic, and full of joy, Rita Moreno has been dazzling audiences for over 70 years. Whether showcased on television, film, or stage, her artistry transcends singing, dancing, and acting, as she continuously reinvents herself and pushes creative limits. Moreno is a pioneer and one of the most authentic performers of our time, and she has the EGOT status to prove it.

      With intimate access to her subject, director Mariem Pérez Riera created a loving cinematic journey that details the life of a groundbreaking artist who truly embodies the American Dream. From her early years in Puerto Rico to her childhood as an immigrant in New York City to the racial bias she faced in the studio system, Moreno consistently broke down barriers, overcoming sexism and identity discrimination with pure integrity. Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It is both a revelatory portrait and a celebration of a magnetic, intriguing woman whose courage is an inspiration to all.

      Contains discussion of sexual violence.