Corpus: A Home Movie About Selena
Jul 13, 1999 · 47m
Director
Lourdes PortilloOverview
CORPUS explores the mass adulation and explosive posthumous recognition of Selena Quintanilla, the Tejano rock singer murdered by the president of her fan club in 1995. Pushing beyond the mainstream media's fascination with her violent death, Portillo interviews Selena's family and friends as well as the devoted fans that pilgrimage to Selena's grave in Corpus Christi, Texas, to pay homage to the slain star. Moving and provocative, this humble investigative portrait explores Selena's cultural significance as a pop icon and shines a light on the hopes, fantasies, fears, and realities of young Latinas today.
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What is Corpus: A Home Movie About Selena about?
CORPUS explores the mass adulation and explosive posthumous recognition of Selena Quintanilla, the Tejano rock singer murdered by the president of her fan club in 1995. Pushing beyond the mainstream media's fascination with her violent death, Portillo interviews Selena's family and friends as well as the devoted fans that pilgrimage to Selena's grave in Corpus Christi, Texas, to pay homage to…
When was Corpus: A Home Movie About Selena released?
Corpus: A Home Movie About Selena was released on July 13, 1999.
How long is Corpus: A Home Movie About Selena?
Corpus: A Home Movie About Selena runs 47 minutes.
Who directed Corpus: A Home Movie About Selena?
Corpus: A Home Movie About Selena was directed by Lourdes Portillo.
Who is in the cast of Corpus: A Home Movie About Selena?
The cast of Corpus: A Home Movie About Selena includes Selena Quintanilla (Self (archive footage)), Abraham Quintanilla Jr. (Self), Sandra Cisneros (Self), Rosa Linda Fregoso (Self) and Cherrie Moraga (Self).