“Rebbeca,” a new documentary centered on Mexican-American singer and actress Becky G , isn’t simply a highlight reel of her achievements. Yes, it offers an up-close view of the star’s ascent — from her exhilarating first headlining tour to the bold creation of her música mexicana album “ Esquinas .” Yet what emerges is a deeper story of a young woman confronting the past and reclaiming her power through personal reckoning, family lineage and forgiveness.

“Rebbeca was saved by Becky G,” she tells Variety . “Becky G was how I survived and how I protected myself and my family. She gave me the strongest sense of security when I needed a form of escapism.”

Directed by Jennifer Tiexiera and Gabriela Cavanagh, and executive produced for Live Nation Studios by Ryan Kroft and Michael Ra

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