Enjoy a summer evening with a movie on the lawn in the Sculpture Garden. Films begin at dusk. Arrival for blanket and chair set-up begins at 6 pm. Concessions will be available to purchase on site. Films will be shown in our auditorium if the weather is inclement. Limited seating will be available indoors due to social distancing restrictions. Learn more at delartcinema.com.
Selena (1997). Rated PG. For One Brilliant, Shining Moment…The American Dream Came True.Discover the true story of one of America’s brightest stars…that faded too soon.
In this biographical drama, Selena Quintanilla (Jennifer Lopez) is born into a musical Mexican-American family in Texas. Her father, Abraham (Edward James Olmos), realizes that his young daughter is talented and begins performing with her at small venues. She finds success and falls for her guitarist, Chris Perez (Jon Seda), who draws the ire of her father. Seeking mainstream stardom, Selena begins recording an English-language album which, tragically, she would never complete.
Presented by DelArt Cinema. Sponsored by The Kenny Family Foundation.