Hollywood icon Rita Moreno went for it — and the message is loud and clear. Speaking to an audience at the Tribeca Festival 2021 premiere of her new uninhibited documentary “Rita Moreno…
2021 premiere of her new uninhibited documentary “Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It,’ the legendary EGOT winner boldly said about the filming, “I made a promise to myself that I would be exceedingly truthful. I thought that was important… There isn’t one iota of bullshit.”
At one of the world’s first in-person film festivals in over a year, Moreno had the audience thundering with applause during a two-minute ovation. The trailblazer then took the stage for a candid panel discussion as the sun set over the outdoor Hudson River theater at Pier 76. The very personal documentary about Moreno’s storied life is the new crowning achievement taking a front place on her trophy mantle.While the film illuminates the determination of Moreno on her path to stardom, it also highlights the tragic struggles and nearly impossible barriers she fought to tear down as she forged the way for equality in Hollywood.
At 89 years old, the pioneer’s soulful presence at the event was reflective of a re-energized New York City emerging from the shadow of the pandemic. “I am so ready for the world to see this,” she said with her arms pumping in the air. “I’ll be satisfied if a quarter of the world sees it!”Jane Rosenthal
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