Rita Moreno defied both her humble upbringing and relentless racism to become one of a select group who have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award. Over a seventy year career, she has paved the way for Hispanic-American performers by refusing to be pigeonholed into one-dimensional stereotypes.
In the United States, Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.
Is Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It worth watching?
82
GreatGoodWatch score
Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 77).
Is Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It okay for kids?
PG-13
Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
Is Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.