Selena's Sister on New Netflix Doc: 'We Tell Our Own Story'

The Enduring Legacy of Selena

• 💡 Selena's music continues to be relevant years later, played on the radio and at parties, resonating with both her original audience and new fans.
• 🎯 The documentary aims to capture the personal story of Selena, balancing the needs of her dedicated fanbase with introducing her to new audiences.

Inspiring Future Generations

• 🚀 Suzette Quintanilla emphasizes the importance of telling their own story, stating, "Who better than to tell our story other than us?"
• ✨ The film hopes to inspire younger generations to pursue their dreams, encouraging them to go for it and not let others discourage them.
• 🔑 The message is clear: if you have a dream, you must try to achieve it, because you'll never know if you don't.

The Documentary's Creation

• 🧩 The most challenging aspect of the editing process was threading the needle between making the film for the built-in audience and for new viewers.
• 🌟 A key goal was to make the film feel as personal as possible, highlighting Selena's relevancy and what she represents to Latinos and the younger generation.