Documentary · United States of America · 2026 · 1h 32m

American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez

Director

Cast

Luis Valdez as Self Edward James Olmos as Narrator (voice)

Crew

Zachary Fink — Director of Photography Daniel E. Chávez Ontiveros — Editor Roberto Eduardo Arenas Farquet — Original Music Composer David Alvarado — Writer David Alvarado — Producer Lauren DeFilippo — Producer

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.

Key Collaborators

David Alvarado Director Zachary Fink Director of Photography Daniel E. Chávez Ontiveros Editor Roberto Eduardo Arenas Farquet Original Music Composer David Alvarado Writer David Alvarado Producer Lauren DeFilippo Producer Everett Katigbak Producer Amanda Pollak Producer

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