American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez (2026) - MVDB

American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez

17/07/2026

2h

American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez

Documentary

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 Valdez

Luis Valdez

Self

Edward James Olmos

Edward James Olmos

Edward James Olmos

Narrator – El Pachuco (voice)

Dolores Huerta

Dolores Huerta

Dolores Huerta

Self

Cheech Marin

Cheech Marin

Cheech Marin

Self

Lou Diamond Phillips

Lou Diamond Phillips

Lou Diamond Phillips

Self

Taylor Hackford

Taylor Hackford

Taylor Hackford

Self

Linda Ronstadt

Linda Ronstadt

Linda Ronstadt

Self

Luis Valdez

Luis Valdez

Self

Edward James Olmos

Edward James Olmos

Narrator – El Pachuco (voice)

Dolores Huerta

Dolores Huerta

Self

Cheech Marin

Cheech Marin

Self

Lou Diamond Phillips

Lou Diamond Phillips

Self

Taylor Hackford

Taylor Hackford

Self

Linda Ronstadt

Linda Ronstadt

Self

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