American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez
Overview
Luis Valdez elevates Chicano narratives to cinema through Zoot Suit and La Bamba, overcoming political and industry pushback to create landmark films that broaden and honor America’s cultural story.
Details
Director
David Alvarado
Cast
Cheech Marin, Dolores Huerta, Edward James Olmos, Linda Ronstadt, Lou Diamond Phillips, Luis Valdez, Taylor Hackford
Genre
Documentary
Country
United States of America
Release Year
2026
Runtime:
1h 32m
Release Date:
2026-01-22
Status:
Released