Gregory Nava on how his 1997 film 'Selena' has stood the test of time

Gregory Nava on how his 1997 film 'Selena' has stood the test of time

Director Gregory Nava talks about his iconic biopic, which the late singer's husband, Chris Perez, considers the Selena 'bible.'

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