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American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez

Jul 17, 2026 · 1h 32m
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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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CAST

Luis Valdez
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Edward James Olmos
Narrator – El Pachuco (voice)
Dolores Huerta
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Cheech Marin
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Lou Diamond Phillips
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Taylor Hackford
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Linda Ronstadt
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Directed by David Alvarado

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Released
Original language
EN
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Production
Insignia Films, ITVS, Firelight Media, Latino Public Broadcasting, American Masters Pictures, PBS, Ford Foundation / JustFilms
Country
US
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