Selena Gomez: My Mind and Me is a documentary directed by Alek Keshishian about the six “dark” years Selena Gomez spent after learning of her illness.
An intimate portrait of the super star and some of the very difficult challenges she has to face is brought to us in a format that shines bright with the sheen that only the most demanding aesthetes can offer.
Premise
After years in the limelight, Selena Gomez achieves unimaginable stardom. But just as she reaches a new peak, an unexpected turn pulls her into darkness. This uniquely raw and intimate documentary spans her six-year journey into a new light.
About the Documentary
It cannot be denied that Keshishian is a superb cinematographer, and has that fashion and high concept optic that he so well conveys onto a documentary.
In the same way as he did in the documentary Madonna: Truth or Dare (1991), he alternates between color footage and monochromatic takes, his signature style.
Our Opinion
‘Selena Gomez: My Mind and Me’ is beautifully produced, carrying the Keshishian stamp. On a visual level it is pristine. On a narrative level it is moving.
Release Date
November 4, 2022
Where to Watch ‘Selena Gomez: My Mind and Me’
Director
Alek Keshishian
The Star: Selena Gomez
Selena Marie Gomez (/səˈliːnə ˈɡoʊmɛz/ sə-LEE-nə GOH-mez; born July 22, 1992) is an American singer, actress, and producer. She has been regarded as a “triple threat”. Born and raised in Texas, Gomez began her acting career on the children’s television series Barney & Friends (2002–2004). In her teenage years, she rose to prominence for her lead role as Alex Russo in the Disney Channel television series Wizards of Waverly Place (2007–2012). Alongside her television career, Gomez appeared in the films Another Cinderella Story (2008), Princess Protection Program (2009), Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie (2009), Ramona and Beezus (2010), Monte Carlo (2011), Spring Breakers (2012), Getaway (2013), The Fundamentals of Caring (2016), The Dead Don’t Die (2019), and A Rainy Day in New York (2019). She voiced the character Mavis in the Hotel Transylvania film franchise (2012–2022). Gomez executive produced the Netflix television series 13 Reasons Why (2017–2020) and Living Undocumented (2019) through her production company, July Moonhead Productions. She also executive produces and stars in the HBO Max cooking series Selena + Chef and the Hulu mystery-comedy series Only Murders in the Building. The latter earned Gomez critical praise, and a nomination for Best Actress in a Comedy series at the Critics’ Choice Television Awards.