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

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.

Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It
Official poster
Directed byMariem Pérez Riera
Produced by
Starring
Music byKathryn Bostic
CinematographyPedro Juan Lopez
Edited by
  • Kevin Klauber
  • Mariem Pérez Riera
Production
companies
Release date
  • January 29, 2021 (2021-01-29) (Sundance)
Running time
90 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The film had its world premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival on January 29, 2021.

Plot

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

Cast

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 set to executive produce.[2]

Release

The film had its world premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival on January 29, 2021.[3]

Critical response

On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 100% based on reviews from 22 critics, with an average rating of 7.90/10. 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."[4]

References
  1. "Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for Her". Sundance Film Festival. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
  2. White, Peter (July 29, 2019). "Norman Lear & Lin-Manuel Miranda Partner On Rita Moreno Doc For PBS – TCA". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
  3. Debruge, Peter (December 15, 2020). "Sundance Film Festival Lineup Features 38 First-Time Directors, Including Rebecca Hall and Robin Wright". Variety. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
  4. "Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It (2021)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
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