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Corpus: A Home Movie About Selena (1999): Cast

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Corpus: A Home Movie About Selena is a 1999 documentary directed by Lourdes Portillo, starring Selena Quintanilla, Abraham Quintanilla Jr. and Cherrie Moraga. It runs 47 minutes.

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Corpus: A Home Movie About Selena (1999) movie poster
Released
Runtime
47 min
Director
Lourdes Portillo
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Corpus: A Home Movie About Selena About?

The premise of Corpus: A Home Movie About Selena without spoilers.

CORPUS examines the soaring adulation and posthumous fame of Tejano star Selena Quintanilla, killed in 1995 by her fan‑club president. Filmmaker Portillo moves beyond media focus on her death, interviewing family, friends and the faithful who travel to her Corpus Christi grave. The documentary offers a thoughtful portrait of Selena’s cultural impact and reflects the hopes, fantasies and challenges of today’s young Latinas.

Corpus: A Home Movie About Selena Themes & Keywords

· 4 tags
  • reference to selena quintanilla perez
  • mexican american history
  • title directed by female
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Corpus: A Home Movie About Selena Cast

Selena Quintanilla leads the cast, with Abraham Quintanilla Jr. and Cherrie Moraga. Directed by Lourdes Portillo; 5 actors are credited in all.

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More from Lourdes Portillo

More films directed by Lourdes Portillo: Conversations with Intellectuals About Selena, The Mothers of Plaza de Mayo and After the Earthquake.

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Corpus: A Home Movie About Selena Also Known As

Also known as “Corpus: A Home Movie for Selena”.

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  • Corpus: A Home Movie for Selena

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Corpus: A Home Movie About Selena FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Corpus: A Home Movie About Selena, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Corpus: A Home Movie About Selena?

Corpus: A Home Movie About Selena runs 47 minutes.

When was Corpus: A Home Movie About Selena released?

Corpus: A Home Movie About Selena was released on July 13, 1999.

Who directed Corpus: A Home Movie About Selena?

Corpus: A Home Movie About Selena was directed by Lourdes Portillo.

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Who is in the cast of Corpus: A Home Movie About Selena?

Corpus: A Home Movie About Selena stars Selena Quintanilla, Abraham Quintanilla Jr. and Cherrie Moraga, among 5 credited actors.

Does Corpus: A Home Movie About Selena have a post-credit scene?

No. Corpus: A Home Movie About Selena has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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