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American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez

2026
1h 32m
Documentary
Director: David Alvarado
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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.

Cast

Photo of Luis Valdez as Self

Luis Valdez

Self

Photo of Edward James Olmos as Narrator – El Pachuco (voice)

Edward James Olmos

Narrator – El Pachuco (voice)

Photo of Dolores Huerta as Self

Dolores Huerta

Self

Photo of Cheech Marin as Self

Cheech Marin

Self

Photo of Lou Diamond Phillips as Self

Lou Diamond Phillips

Self

Photo of Taylor Hackford as Self

Taylor Hackford

Self

Photo of Linda Ronstadt as Self

Linda Ronstadt

Self

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