Jump to content

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

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Cinemacriterion (talk | contribs) at 16:22, 22 April 2021. The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It
File:Rita Moreno Just A Girl Who Decided To Go for It.jpeg
Official poster
Directed byMariem Pérez Riera
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyPedro Juan Lopez
Edited by
  • Kevin Klauber
  • Mariem Pérez Riera
Music byKathryn Bostic
Production
companies
Distributed byRoadside Attractions
Release dates
  • January 29, 2021 (2021-01-29) (Sundance)
  • June 18, 2021 (2021-06-18) (United States)
Running time
90 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It is a 2021 American documentary film, directed, produced, and edited by Mariem Pérez Riera. The film follows Rita Moreno, focusing on her early life and career. Norman Lear, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Michael Kantor serve as executive producers.

The film had its world premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival on January 29, 2021. It is scheduled to be released on June 18, 2021, by Roadside Attractions.

Plot

For over 70 years, Rita Moreno has inspired audiences with her performances, the film follows her journey from her childhood to stardom.

Cast

Production

In July 2019, it was announced PBS would produce and distribute a documentary film revolving around Rita Moreno with Norman Lear and Lin-Manuel Miranda set to executive produce.[2]

Release

The film had its world premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival on January 29, 2021.[3] In March 2021, Roadside Attractions acquired distribution rights to the film, and set it for a June 18, 2021, release.[4]

Critical response

On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 100% based on reviews from 35 critics, with an average rating of 7.70/10. The website's critics consensus reads: "An affecting profile of screen legend Rita Moreno, Just a Girl is at once a sharp critique of the industry's crushing inequities and a beautiful homage to an artist who never backed down despite the odds."[5]

References

  1. ^ "Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for Her". Sundance Film Festival. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
  2. ^ White, Peter (July 29, 2019). "Norman Lear & Lin-Manuel Miranda Partner On Rita Moreno Doc For PBS – TCA". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
  3. ^ Debruge, Peter (December 15, 2020). "Sundance Film Festival Lineup Features 38 First-Time Directors, Including Rebecca Hall and Robin Wright". Variety. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
  4. ^ D’Alessandro, Anthony (March 29, 2021). "Roadside Attractions Acquires Sundance Docu 'Rita Moreno: Just A Girl Who Decided To Go For It'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
  5. ^ "Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It (2021)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved April 10, 2021.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rita_Moreno:_Just_a_Girl_Who_Decided_to_Go_for_It&oldid=1019307956"