Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-04-22
Top Cast
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Rita Moreno
Self
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Self
Morgan Freeman
Self
Whoopi Goldberg
Self
Eva Longoria
Self
Justina Machado
Self
Gloria Estefan
Self
Norman Lear
Self
Karen Olivo
Self
George Chakiris
Self
Marlon Brando
Self (archive footage)
Gina Rodriguez
Self
Héctor Elizondo
Self
Tony Taccone
Self
Mitzi Gaynor
Self
Annette Insdorf
Self
Fernanda Gordon
Self (as Fernanda Gordon Fisher)
Jackie Speier
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival, Satellite Screenings
Festival / Special Debut
June 18, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 29, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$250K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mariem Pérez Riera
- Original Score
- Kathryn Bostic
- Original Title
- Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Worldwide Gross
- $250K
- Production Studios
- Act III Productions, Maramara Films, Artemis Rising, American Masters Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mariem Pérez Riera
Kathryn Bostic
PJ López
Kevin Klauber, Mariem Pérez Riera
Ilia J. Vélez-Dávila, Mariem Pérez Riera, Brent Miller, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Michael Kantor
Department Leadership Roster
Ilia J. Vélez-Dávila
Producer
Mariem Pérez Riera
Producer
Mariem Pérez Riera
Director
Brent Miller
Producer
PJ López
Director of Photography
Kathryn Bostic
Original Music Composer
Kevin Klauber
Editor
Mariem Pérez Riera
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It about?
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.
Who stars in Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It?
The principal cast of Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It includes Rita Moreno, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Morgan Freeman, Whoopi Goldberg, Eva Longoria.
When was Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It released and how long is it?
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
How much did Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It make at the box office?
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It grossed $250K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It was composed by Kathryn Bostic.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It?
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).