Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It
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Explore the life and 70-year career of the iconic Latina actor, performer and activist.
Discover how Moreno defied her humble upbringing and racism to become one of a select group of Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award winners. Explore her 70-year career with new interviews, clips of her iconic roles and scenes of the star on set today.
Support for American Masters is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, AARP, Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Judith and Burton Resnick, Blanche and Hayward Cirker Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, Koo...
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It
Preview: 10/5/2021 | 2m 2sVideo has Closed Captions
Discover how Moreno defied her humble upbringing and racism to become one of a select group of Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award winners. Explore her 70-year career with new interviews, clips of her iconic roles and scenes of the star on set today.
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Behind the Scenes | Rita Moreno
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Go behind the scenes of Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It. (2m)
How Rita Moreno became a social activist
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Rita Moreno attended the March on Washington and continued to advocate for social justice. (1m 6s)
Lin-Manuel Miranda on his first viewing of "West Side Story"
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Lin-Manuel Miranda on his first viewing of "West Side Story" (1m)
Rita Moreno gives one of the shortest Oscars speeches ever
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Rita Moreno recalls giving the shortest Oscars speeches ever for "West Side Story." (2m 25s)
Rita Moreno on facing sexism in the industry
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Rita Moreno recalls facing sexism in the industry. (2m 56s)
Rita Moreno's mother inspired her "One Day at a Time" role
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Rita Moreno's portrayal of her role on "One Day at a Time" was inspired by her mother. (1m 43s)
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Support for American Masters is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, AARP, Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Judith and Burton Resnick, Blanche and Hayward Cirker Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, Koo...