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American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez

Jul 17, 2026Documentary1h 32mUnited States of America

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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OFFICIAL TRAILERAmerican Pachuco: The Legend of Luis ValdezJul 17, 2026 · Documentary

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Who’s in it

Cast & characters

Luis Valdezas Self

Edward James Olmosas Narrator – El Pachuco (voice)

Dolores Huertaas Self

Cheech Marinas Self

Lou Diamond Phillipsas Self

Taylor Hackfordas Self

Linda Ronstadtas Self

Creative team

DirectorDavid Alvarado

ScreenplayDavid Alvarado

ProducersDavid Alvarado, Lauren DeFilippo, Everett Katigbak, Amanda Pollak

StatusReleased

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