American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez (2026)
2026 · 1h 32m · Documentary
Genres: Documentary
Against political resistance and industry skepticism, Luis Valdez pushes Chicano storytelling from the fields to the film screen with Zoot Suit and La Bamba, crafting iconic works that challenge, celebrate, and expand America’s story.
Director: David Alvarado
Writers: David Alvarado
Music by: Roberto Eduardo Arenas Farquet
Cinematography: Zachary Fink
Editor: Daniel Chávez-Ontiveros
Cast
Luis Valdez as SelfEdward James Olmos as Narrator – El Pachuco (voice)Dolores Huerta as SelfCheech Marin as SelfLou Diamond Phillips as SelfTaylor Hackford as SelfLinda Ronstadt as SelfMore like this
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