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

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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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American MastersRita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It
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Expires: 2021-10-20
Rating: TV-14

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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Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It
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Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It
Rita Moreno gives one of the shortest Oscars speeches ever
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Rita Moreno gives one of the shortest Oscars speeches ever
Rita Moreno on facing sexism in the industry
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Rita Moreno on facing sexism in the industry
How Rita Moreno became a social activist
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How Rita Moreno became a social activist
Rita Moreno's mother inspired her "One Day at a Time" role
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Rita Moreno's mother inspired her "One Day at a Time" role