A new documentary features never-before-seen home videos and footage from an iconic Houston performance.

HOUSTON — Selena fans are in for a treat tonight: a brand-new Netflix documentary, Selena y Los Dinos, is now streaming, and Houston plays a major role in the film.

The documentary, which debuted to rave reviews at Sundance, features never-before-seen home videos of the Tejano superstar — intimate moments that showcase her life offstage as well as her meteoric rise to fame.

Among the archival footage, viewers may recognize a familiar moment: video from KHOU’s 1994 interview with Selena in Corpus Christi, captured by reporter Ron Trevino. The film also includes additional material from her legendary final appearance at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, a performance that has become a defining moment in city history.

James Davidson, former managing director of broadcast audio and visual at the Rodeo, helped produce that iconic show. “We knew it was something special,” Davidson said when reflecting on the night of her final performance. “It was really fun to be a part of.”


Packed house at River Oaks Theatre

For local fans hoping to experience the documentary on the big screen, the River Oaks Theatre is hosting a free screening tonight. But if you don’t already have a seat — you’re out of luck. The theater confirms that every seat has been claimed.

River Oaks Theatre Artistic Director Rob Saucedo says the energy is already building. “We’re expecting a raucous crowd of Selena devotees,” he said. “They’re really excited to see this documentary — it got rave reviews at Sundance.”


A love letter from the Quintanilla family

Selena y Los Dinos is being described as a love letter from Selena and her family to fans, offering a rare look at the personal world of an artist whose influence continues to resonate — especially in Houston.

With new footage, emotional memories and a fresh perspective on an enduring icon, the documentary adds another chapter to Selena’s legacy — one that her fans in Texas have always helped keep alive.

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