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.
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Luis Valdez
as Self
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Luis Valdez (born June 26, 1940) is an American playwright, writer and film director.
He is regarded as the father of Chicano theater in the United States.
De...
Edward James Olmos
as Narrator – El Pachuco (voice)
Edward James Olmos (born February 24, 1947) is an American actor, director, producer, and activist. He is best known for his roles as Lieutenant Martin "Marty" Castillo in Miami Vice (1984–1989), act...
Dolores Huerta
as Self
Cheech Marin
as Self
Richard Anthony "Cheech" Marin (born July 13, 1946) is an American comedian and actor. He gained recognition as part of the comedy act Cheech & Chong during the 1970s and early 1980s with Tommy Chong,...
Lou Diamond Phillips
as Self
Lou Diamond Phillips is an American film, television, and stage actor as well as director and writer. His breakthrough role came when he starred as Ritchie Valens in the film La Bamba. His other best...
Taylor Hackford
as Self
Taylor Edwin Hackford (born December 31, 1944 in Santa Barbara, CA) is an American film director and producer. He is best known for his work on films such as "An Officer and a Gentleman" (1982), "The...
Director
David Alvarado