American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez (2026)
- Released
- Runtime 1h 32m
- Director David Alvarado
- Genres Documentary
Synopsis
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.
Cast
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Luis Valdez
as Self
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Edward James Olmos
as Narrator – El Pachuco (voice)
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Dolores Huerta
as Self
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Cheech Marin
as Self
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Lou Diamond Phillips
as Self
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Taylor Hackford
as Self
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Linda Ronstadt
as Self
Crew
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David Alvarado
Director
- Zachary Fink Director of Photography
- Daniel E. Chávez Ontiveros Editor
- Roberto Eduardo Arenas Farquet Original Music Composer
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David Alvarado
Producer
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Lauren DeFilippo
Producer
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Everett Katigbak
Producer
- Amanda Pollak Producer
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David Alvarado
Writer
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