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Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It

Explore the life and 70-year career of the iconic Latina actor, performer and activist.

Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It American Masters

Premiered October 05, 2021
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It

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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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"

Go behind the scenes of Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It.
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Behind the Scenes | Rita Moreno

Rita Moreno attended the March on Washington and continued to advocate for social justice.
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How Rita Moreno became a social activist

Rita Moreno recalls giving the shortest Oscars speeches ever for "West Side Story."
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Rita Moreno gives one of the shortest Oscars speeches ever

Rita Moreno recalls facing sexism in the industry.
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Rita Moreno on facing sexism in the industry

Rita Moreno's portrayal of her role on "One Day at a Time" was inspired by her mother.
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Rita Moreno's mother inspired her "One Day at a Time" role

Explore the life and 70-year career of the iconic Latina actor, performer and activist.
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Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It

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