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American Masters
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It
Season 35
Episode 10
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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