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In this paper I am going to talk about the 1997 movie Selena as it has a strong focus on the singing career of a developing Mexican American singer in the early 1990's. She experienced many hardships from fans that did not admire the fact she primarily spoke English. She soon embraced her culture and developed loyal devotees to her music and that in the end was what motivated her to grow in her course.

Diversity 3 Diversity in America A good motion picture that addresses the diversity in the American society would have to be the film Selena. This is a movie about a young female Mexican American singer that is struggling to make it in an entertainment industry

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