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Sandra Cisneros

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Biography: Sandra Cisneros is a Chicana writer. She is best known for her first novel, The House on Mango Street, and her subsequent short story collection Woman Hollering Creek and Other Stories.

Department: Acting

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA

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Birthday: December 20, 1954

Age: 70 years old

Gender: Female

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Overview: 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.

Genres: Documentary

Original Language: en

Release Date: 1999-07-13

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Overview: Documentary film interviews leading Latinos on race, identity, and achievement.

Genres: Documentary

Original Language: en

Release Date: 2011-09-29

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Conversations with Intellectuals About Selena

Overview: Five Chicana cultural critics gather over a meal to discuss and debate the life, death, and legacy of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez.

Genres: Documentary

Original Language: en

Release Date: 1999-12-31

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