New Documentary on Selena Quintanilla Set to Premiere on Netflix

LOS ANGELES, CA — Netflix has announced the premiere date for “Selena y Los Dinos: A Family’s Legacy,” a documentary celebrating the life of the iconic Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla. The film will start streaming on November 17.

Directed by Isabel Castro, the documentary offers an intimate look at Selena’s journey from performing at quinceañeras to selling out stadium tours. It features never-before-seen footage from the Quintanilla family’s personal archives, showcasing her rise to global superstardom.

<p“It was important for me to honor her extraordinary rise and enduring legacy,” Castro said. “With personal archive footage and intimate interviews, we reveal new dimensions of her journey that have never been seen before.”

Selena’s family members, including her siblings, Suzette and A.B. Quintanilla, served as executive producers for the film. They expressed excitement about sharing their family story with fans around the world. “We’re grateful to have a platform that helps bring Selena’s story to fans around the world,” Suzette Quintanilla stated.

The documentary highlights Selena’s early years, featuring rare home videos and interviews with family members, including her parents, Abraham and Marcella Quintanilla, and husband Chris Pérez. The film paints a portrait of Selena as not just a pop icon, but as a daughter, sister, and wife.

<p"Selena y Los Dinos" premiered earlier this year at the Sundance Film Festival, where it won the U.S. Documentary Special Jury Award for Archival Storytelling. The film aims to provide a heartfelt tribute to Selena, capturing her exuberance and the profound bond with her family.

Fans can look forward to streaming the documentary on Netflix starting November 17.