Hopefully, this film will give strength to the women all over the world, who today, face a similar fight towards equality." "Her many victories in the face of prejudice are an inspiration to me. "As a filmmaker, woman and Puerto Rican, I am proud to have the opportunity to tell Rita's story," said director Mariem Pérez Riera.
on PBS ( check local listings) pbs.org/ritamoreno and the PBS Video app in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. American Masters - Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It premieres nationwide Tuesday, October 5 at 9 p.m. Film interviewees include Gloria Estefan, Morgan Freeman, Mitzi Gaynor, Whoopi Goldberg, Eva Longoria, Justina Machado, Terrence McNally, Karen Olivo, as well as Norman Lear and Lin-Manuel Miranda, who are also executive producers on the project. American Masters - Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It explores the star's rich, decades-long career using vérité footage of Moreno today, archival footage of her roles and appearances, reenactments of her childhood, animation and interviews with Moreno, those close to her and performers she influenced. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Over a career spanning more than 70 years, Rita Moreno defied both her humble upbringing and relentless racism to become a celebrated and award-winning actor. Features new interviews with Moreno, Norman Lear, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hector Elizondo, Gloria Estefan, Morgan Freeman, Whoopi Goldberg, Eva Longoria, Justina Machado, Terrence McNally and others
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