Selena

Selena is a biographical drama film that tells the story of Selena Quintanilla Pérez, a young Mexican-American singer who became a star in the Tejano music scene in Texas. The film follows her journey from performing with her father's band to becoming a successful solo artist, and her struggles with her father's disapproval and her own personal relationships. The film also explores themes of cultural identity, as Selena navigates between her Mexican-American heritage and her desire to break into the mainstream music industry. Jennifer Lopez stars as Selena, and Edward James Olmos plays her father, Abraham Quintanilla Jr. The film was released in 1997 and received critical acclaim for its performances, music, and portrayal of Selena's life and legacy.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Selena include Topsy-Turvy, Newsies, Annamayya, Zubeidaa, Saving Private Ryan, Braveheart.

Selena was released in theaters on March 21, 1997.