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DVD: Selena

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J-Lo hits the right notes in Tejano star's tale.

Release date: 03/21/1997

Age 9+

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DVD: Amadeus

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Great movie, but not quite true to history.

Release date: 9/19/1984

Age 12+

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DVD: Dreamgirls

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Broadway + Beyoncé = big, boomy musical fun.

Release date: 12/14/2006

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Age 13+

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DVD: La Bamba

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Sweet, sad rock-idol story for mature teens.

Release date: 07/24/1987

Age 14+

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DVD: Ray

Movies on DVD

Excellent portrayal of extraordinary musician.

Release date: 10/29/2004

Age 14+

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DVD: Walk the Line

Movies on DVD

Fascinating biopic, best for mature teens and up.

Release date: 11/18/2005

Age 14+

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DVD: Coal Miner's Daughter

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Loretta Lynn's tough but heartwarming biopic.

Release date: 08/01/1980

Age 14+

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DVD: 8 Mile

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Eminem's edgy, graphic quasi-biopic.

Release date: 10/8/2002

Age 15+

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