The American Dream | Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It

Rita Moreno, the celebrated actor best known for her iconic role in the 1961 film West Side Story, encountered and overcame racism when she immigrated to the mainland United States from Puerto Rico. Explore the complex ideas and realities surrounding immigration and the concept of the American Dream in this resource from the American Masters documentary Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It.