Pérez Riera hopes that Rita Moreno’s documentary will open more doors

PÉREZ RIERA: The first time she saw it, we rented a theater in Berkeley, California, where she lives, and we showed it to her and her family. He was shocked a lot. She even said, “Wow, now I understand why I am an important figure for Latina women who are trying to make their career in Hollywood.” And I look at her and I say, “But you didn’t know that, Rita?” And she tells me: “Well no, I didn’t understand well because I have done my career and my work not looking at myself as an example.” But it seems that when he saw it from my perspective he understood it more clearly and was very moved.

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