“A classic”
—Remezcla

“More than a film, SELENA is a cultural narrative of identity and Latinx affirmation.”
—People en Español

Join us early for a pre-show mixer with Chulita Vinyl Club.

Following the screening, Charles Ramírez Berg, Professor in Media Studies at the University of Texas and author of The Classical Mexican Cinema, will lead a discussion with Mary Beltrán, Associate Professor in Media Studies and author of Latina/o Stars in U.S. Eyes.

Jennifer Lopez and Edward James Olmos star in this celebration of Selena Quintanilla Perez, a girl from South Texas with global talent, incredible will, and magnetic charm. Young. Beautiful. Enormously gifted. At 23, Selena shone as a fresh star in a vibrantly new musical field. But just as she was poised to be the next pop-music sensation, her life was tragically cut short. One of the most successful musical biopics of all time, the film went on to earn a Golden Globe nomination for Lopez, four ALMA awards, and a Grammy award for its unforgettable soundtrack.

In 2021, SELENA was deemed “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant” by the Library of Congress, and was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry.