Rita Moreno is living proof that despite adversity, talent and resilience will always triumph. The Puerto Rican actress has faced poverty, sexism and racism, and is ready to reveal to the world just how powerful she had to be to overcome it all in Rita Moreno: Just A Girl Who Decided to Go for It.
Moreno has an impressive resume as the only Latina to win the acclaimed Academy Award for Best Actress and one of 16 people to hold the rare title of EGOT, an award winner of the Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony.
Though most audiences know the Puerto Rican actress as Annie from West Side Story, Moreno’s documentary shows a personal, in-depth look into just how high she had to rise to break the mold.
The 89-minute documentary will focus on the lesser-known struggles the star faced on her path to stardom, including Hollywood sexism and abuse, a toxic relationship with Marlon Brando and mental health struggles. The documentary will also highlight Moreno’s talent and resilience as audiences watch her break barriers, fight for representation, forge a path for new generations of artists and become an inspiration to Latinos everywhere.