Product Details

• Actors: Bill Kurtis, Sonny Vellozzi, G. Robert Blakey, Kathy Willets, McCracken Poston
• Producers: Matt Palm
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: A & E Home Video
• VHS Release Date: February 4, 2000
• Run Time: 60 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 0767015754
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #526,881 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

In 1994, Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla-Perez was on the verge of megastardom. Her powerful vocals, sexy on-stage outfits and winning smile had made her an idol in the Mexcian-American community. She regularly drew crowds of over 60,000 fans, and in 1994 had won her first grammy. She was a woman with everything to live for. She was also extremely devoted to her family. Her brother and sister played with her in the band that her father managed. Her father, in turn, was very protective of his youngest child. But he could not shield her from Yolanda Saldivar, a woman who claimed to be her best friend and biggest fan - a woman whose obsession with Selena was spinning out of control. Selena would never have the chance to live out her dreams. One bullet would silence her forever. This episode of AMERICAN JUSTICE will examine the life of Selena, the events that led up to her murder and the case of against Yolanda Saldivar. AMERICAN JUSTICE will explain Saldivar's defense that the shooting was an accident and the verdict that sent her to prison for life.

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A viewer from Montreal,CANADA, August 21, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: American Justice: Selena - Murder of a Star [VHS] (VHS Tape)

The Selena video:'Murder of a Star',was very interesting because it compiles key points from the yolanda saldivar criminal affair; which some parts of the video made it difficult and painful to see, but you feel grateful by seeing Selena's unique personality, her spirit, and to see and feel the special moments shared with her fans while in concert or relating with them personally. She was gifted with her innate bountiful sense of giving on stage, or just by simply hearing her music, or by her truthful way of singing a song from her innerself,(many "well" known singers try to copy her unique performance on stage as well as her particular way of singing, you could call it her trade-mark, but the results are unsuccessful and worthless). And without any question her beautiful and powerful voice, which in my years of existence I have never found anybody like her, she was the singer of a century!. Nota: Thanks for reading my review and my personal point of view regarding Selena, and I can't wait for the release of her Houston Astrodome Concert in 1995. Maria Carolina

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well done without all the sensationalism..., January 1, 2001

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This review is from: American Justice: Selena - Murder of a Star [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This video was very well done, gives you the complete story without coming across as "tabloid-like". You get a real sense of the tragedy of the whole thing, how it affected Selena's family, and her fans. There's some interesting footage of Selena & of the others involved, and the whole thing is just done in a very straightforward, non-sensationalized way. For those who don't know the whole story, and for Selena fans, it's worth the purchase price. My only complaint, and it's not really the fault of the video, but it's that I was hoping to learn something new, that there might be some additional information, and there were a couple of things in it that I didn't know, but most of it has been covered in one form or another already. Still, I'm glad I bought it.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Selena Murder of a Star, August 19, 2000

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This review is from: American Justice: Selena - Murder of a Star [VHS] (VHS Tape)

An excellent video and well worth the price. The tragic story of the Slaying of Selena is masterfully presented in this ' must see' video. A superb factual documentary covering all aspects of the tragedy. Footage of Selena, interviews with Yolanda and a tragic glimpse of the funeral itself makes it compelling viewing. Interviews with her father tug at your heartstrings when you see how much he has lost in the daughter that he loved so much. Selena footage shows her at her most alluring and at the height of her success. This documentary will give many answers to many questions that fans may have. A superb video to add to a Selena fans Collection - don't hesitate buy it today!