American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez
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.
- Director
- David Alvarado
- Signature
- Craft · Drama · Tension
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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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- Release date
- Jul 17, 2026
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
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- Language
- English, Spanish
- Country
- United States of America
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