Thirty years after the tragic death of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, the iconic Tejano singer, a new documentary titled "Selena Y Los Dinos: A Family's Legacy" has premiered on Netflix. Directed by Isabel Castro and executive produced by Selena's siblings, Suzette Quintanilla and AB Quintanilla III, the film offers an intimate portrait of Selena, drawing from the family's personal vault of never-before-seen footage.

The documentary aims to celebrate Selena's life and career, highlighting her profound impact as a Latina artist who transcended cultural boundaries. Suzette Quintanilla expressed her excitement in sharing the documentary on Netflix, emphasizing the platform's global reach and its ability to bring Selena's story to fans worldwide. Castro echoes this sentiment, noting the honor of partnering with Netflix to showcase Selena's enduring legacy to a global audience.

"Selena Y Los Dinos: A Family's Legacy" distinguishes itself by focusing on the singer's life, artistry, and family roots, rather than dwelling on the details surrounding her death. Castro explained that her film is about a Latina's joy and power and that she is tired of Latino stories being centered around victimhood. Suzette Quintanilla reinforces this perspective, stating that the documentary is about their life, growth, and the story of what they created as a family.

The documentary delves into undercelebrated facets of Selena's story, including her bilingualism, bicultural identity, and her determination to succeed in the music industry as a Latina artist. It also explores her marriage to Los Dinos' guitarist, Pérez, an elopement that initially sparked controversy within the Quintanilla family.

"Selena Y Los Dinos: A Family's Legacy" features rare, never-before-seen footage from the Quintanilla family's archives. Viewers will witness Selena in candid moments, laughing in home videos, sharing intimate interactions with her family, creating music with her siblings, and embracing her roles as a daughter, sister, and wife. The documentary also includes interviews with those closest to Selena, offering personal insights into her life and career.

The film premiered earlier in 2025 at the Sundance Film Festival, where it received the U.S. Documentary Special Jury Award for Archival Storytelling. This award recognizes the documentary's emotional depth and its commitment to preserving history through archival materials.

"They took her life, but we're going to keep her alive through her music," Selena's mother, Marcella Quintanilla, says in the documentary. The documentary also features an interview clip of Selena talking about performing as long as she can and as long as she has a fan base, a statement that is haunting given her untimely death.

"Selena y Los Dinos: A Family's Legacy" is now available to stream on Netflix.