Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It
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| Directed by | Mariem Pérez Riera |
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| Cinematography | Pedro Juan Lopez |
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| Music by | Kathryn Bostic |
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Running time | 90 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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.
Plot
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
- Eva Longoria
- George Chakiris
- Gloria Estefan
- Emilio Estefan
- Héctor Elizondo
- Karen Olivo
- Justina Machado
- Sonia Manzano
- Lin-Manuel Miranda
- Mitzi Gaynor
- Chita Rivera
- Morgan Freeman
- Norman Lear
- Terrence McNally
- Whoopi Goldberg
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
- ^ "Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for Her". Sundance Film Festival. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
- ^ White, Peter (July 29, 2019). "Norman Lear & Lin-Manuel Miranda Partner On Rita Moreno Doc For PBS – TCA". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It (2021)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
