American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez

The read

Audiences rate it 13 points higher than critics do.

Synopsis

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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Key crew

• David AlvaradoDirector
• David AlvaradoWriter
• Roberto Eduardo Arenas FarquetOriginal Music Composer

Cast

• Luis ValdezSelf
• Edward James OlmosNarrator – El Pachuco (voice)
• Dolores HuertaSelf
• Cheech MarinSelf
• Lou Diamond PhillipsSelf
• Taylor HackfordSelf
• Linda RonstadtSelf

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