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Film · 2026
American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez
1h 32mDirected by David Alvarado
- Documentary
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 ValdezSelf
Edward James OlmosNarrator – El Pachuco (voice)
Dolores HuertaSelf
Cheech MarinSelf
Lou Diamond PhillipsSelf
Taylor HackfordSelf
Linda RonstadtSelf
Details
- Director
- David Alvarado
- Writer
- David Alvarado
- Music
- Roberto Eduardo Arenas Farquet
- Cinematography
- Zachary Fink
- Editor
- Daniel Chávez-Ontiveros
- Producer
- David Alvarado, Lauren DeFilippo, Everett Katigbak
- Release
- July 17, 2026
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Language
- Spanish, English
- Studio
- Insignia Films, ITVS, Firelight Media
Where to watch
Stream
PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel
Rent
Amazon Video
Fandango At Home
Buy
- Amazon Video
- Fandango At Home
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