Selena
~Discover the true story of one of America's brightest stars... that faded too soon.
Overview
In this biographical drama, Selena Quintanilla is born into a musical Mexican-American family in Texas. Her father, Abraham, realizes that his young daughter is talented and begins performing with her at small venues. She finds success and falls for her guitarist, Chris Perez, who draws the ire of her father. Seeking mainstream stardom, Selena begins recording an English-language album which, tragically, she would never complete.
Genres
- Drama
- Music
- History
General Information
Release Date: 1997-03-21
Budget: $20000000
Revenue: $60000000
Runtime: 127 min
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