Selena Gomez's life in the public eye covers her career from a toddler on "Barney" to her spotlights as a singer/entertainer on stage and screen. Selena has long been a fan favorite to female adolescents and more recently, forayed into fashion with older fans on the hit series, "Only Murders in the Building" with veteran actors/comedians Steve Martin and Martin Short. Selena and singer Justin Beaver's on-off romance was fodder for the paparazzi for eight years. Selena's wholesome, dark eyed good looks mark her for one of the most beautiful women in the world. This revealing doc. now streaming on Apple TV+ is a somber look at Selena struggles with Lupus, kidney disease and moreover, her ongoing mental health issues. The doc. begins with a glamorous peek at her being pampered and styled for a concert looking every bit a diva in form fitting, sequined costumes. However, the carapace of control soon cracks following a live performance. Selena appears inconsolable with self-loathing at her performance while her entourage look on helplessly. This manic episode is not an isolated incident of venting energy, but a frequent display of duress that results in a highly publicized, mental breakdown and hospitalization. While hospitalized, Selena receives a bipolar diagnosis; a mental disorder characterized by periods of deep depression and periods of mania lasting for days or weeks. Our sympathies and affections align with Selena. We see Selena as extremely kind, interesting, hard working and talented. I commend this selfless and often unflattering exposure of Selena. The film empowers the public with a better understanding of this affliction which strikes all factions and encourages seeking support and treatment. The doc. weighs heavily in on Selena's mental health. For those, myself included, looking for a broader swath into Selena's stardom, social life, physical welfare or family dynamics, the film won't foot the bill. Still, the doc. is direct in its intent, "My Mind and Me." The adulation bestowed Selena by her young fans is fully warranted. This somewhat older fan looks forward to the third season of "Only Murders" and to following this courageous, accomplished actress/singer's future.
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