Our take
As the title suggests, My Mind & Me is a documentary that reckons with the mental state of a pop star who shot to fame at an early age and who, now in her 30s, continues to deal with the destabilizing pressures of celebrity. This is Selena Gomez in her most open state, frankly sharing her experiences with bipolar disorder and self-harm, as well as self-love and acceptance.
Stylistically, this isn’t something you haven’t seen before, and it’s as straightforward as documentaries can get. But it is endearing in its commitment to staying personal and raw, and this alone makes it a worthwhile and ultimately illuminating watch.
The story
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.
Elsewhere
"If Keshishian’s film is a bit too scattered for us to feel like we have a full understanding of who Gomez really is, I came away from it convinced that Gomez is a real one to the core."
— David Ehrlich
"Gomez comes off as a deeply serious, intentionally minded person — the kind pop music could use a lot more of — but one with enough of a sparing sense of dark humor to hear sirens in the distance and joke, “There’s my ride.”"
— Chris Willman
The details
Streaming arrival
Who picked it
Renee Cuisia is the lead curator at A Good Movie to Watch. In her spare time, she likes to watch K-dramas and analyze them to death. She's also seen You've Got Mail one too many times but is still convinced it's one of the greatest films out there.
