American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez (2026)

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.

Cast (7)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

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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