Drama, Music, History
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.
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IMDB 0 | Mar , 2007
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IMDB 0 | Feb , 1935
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IMDB 8.5 | Apr , 2023
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IMDB 8 | Nov , 2016
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IMDB 7 | Apr , 2016
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IMDB 7.2 | Jan , 2022
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IMDB 7 | Nov , 1973
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IMDB 0 | Apr , 2013
Bouboulina
IMDB 7 | Jan , 1959
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IMDB 9 | Oct , 2025
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IMDB 1 | Sep , 2009
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IMDB 7.5 | Feb , 2022
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IMDB 6.2 | May , 2022
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IMDB 2 | Jan , 2012
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IMDB 7.3 | May , 2023
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IMDB 0 | Nov , 2025
Merrick’s final months, his transformative journey, and the unexpected, life-altering relationships he forms along the way. As Merrick discovers moments of true connection and humanity, it shines a light on the profound, often overlooked aspects of his experience, challenging what we think we know about his life and legacy.