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Rita Moreno on facing sexism in the industry

Rita Moreno recalls facing sexism in the industry.

Aired 10/05/2021

American Masters

Rita Moreno on facing sexism in the industry

Clip: 10/5/2021 | 2m 56sVideo has Closed Captions

Rita Moreno recalls facing sexism in the industry.

"I really was very often treated like a sex object." Rita Moreno recalls the sexism and power abuse she suffered at the hands of big Hollywood moguls.

Aired 10/05/2021

Support for American Masters is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, AARP, Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Judith and Burton Resnick, Blanche and Hayward Cirker Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, Koo...

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