Selena Gomez: My Mind and Me (2022)

Selena Gomez: My Mind and Me (2022)

R

A humanizing look at a larger-than-life pop star

7.0

Movie

United States of America
English
Documentary, Drama, Music
2022
ALEK KESHISHIAN
Ashley Cook, Raquelle Stevens, Selena Gomez
95 min

What it's about

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.

The 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.

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