Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It (2021)
Coming Out at June 18, 2021 in theaters
Documentary
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It is documentary film directed by Mariem Pérez Riera. The film stars Morgan Freeman, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Rita Moreno, Whoopi Goldberg, Eva Longoria, Justina Machado and Hector Elizondo. The film primiered at January 29, 2021 on Sundance Film Festival.
A look at the life and 70+ year career of Rita Moreno from her humble beginnings in Puerto Rico to her success on Broadway and in Hollywood where she broke down barriers, fought for representation and forged a path for new generations of artists.
Director: Mariem Pérez Riera
Stars: Morgan Freeman, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Rita Moreno, Whoopi Goldberg, Eva Longoria, Justina Machado, Hector Elizondo
►Cast
Morgan Freeman | Mitzi Gaynor |
Lin-Manuel Miranda | Chita Rivera |
Rita Moreno | Norman Lear |
Whoopi Goldberg | Gloria Estefan |
Eva Longoria | Sonia Manzano |
Justina Machado | Karen Olivo |
Hector Elizondo | Emilio Estefan Jr. |
George Chakiris | Terrence McNally |