Movie Description
American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez
(2026)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : David Alvarado
- Producer : David Alvarado,Lauren DeFilippo,Everett Katigbak,Amanda Pollak
- Writer : David Alvarado
- Editor : Daniel Chávez-Ontiveros
- Cast : Luis Valdez,Edward James Olmos,Dolores Huerta,Cheech Marin,Lou Diamond Phillips,Taylor Hackford,Linda Ronstadt
Cast
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Narrator – El Pachuco (voice)
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Facts
Original TitleAmerican Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez
Status Released
Release Information
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2026-07-17
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 32m
Production CompaniesInsignia Films,ITVS,Firelight Media,Latino Public Broadcasting,American Masters Pictures,PBS,JustFilms / Ford Foundation
Genres
- Documentary
