American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez

American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez

20261h 32mDocumentary

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

Luis ValdezSelf

Edward James Olmos

Edward James OlmosNarrator – El Pachuco (voice)

Dolores Huerta

Dolores HuertaSelf

Cheech Marin

Cheech MarinSelf

Lou Diamond Phillips

Lou Diamond PhillipsSelf

Taylor Hackford

Taylor HackfordSelf

Linda Ronstadt

Linda RonstadtSelf