American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez

Name: American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez
Director: David Alvarado
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2026-01-22
Duration: 92 min
Cast: Luis Valdez, Edward James Olmos

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American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez

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Insignia Films

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2026-01-22

American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez

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.

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Luis Valdez

Narrator (voice)

Edward James Olmos