American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez (2026)
Genres: Documentary
Released: 2026-07-17
Runtime: 92 minutes
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.
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Cast
- Luis Valdez as Self
- Edward James Olmos as Narrator – El Pachuco (voice)
- Dolores Huerta as Self
- Cheech Marin as Self
- Lou Diamond Phillips as Self
- Taylor Hackford as Self
- Linda Ronstadt as Self