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American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez
0.0(0) 7/17/2026 1h 32m
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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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Top Cast
Luis Valdez
Self
Edward James Olmos
Narrator – El Pachuco (voice)
Dolores Huerta
Self
Cheech Marin
Self
Lou Diamond Phillips
Self
Taylor Hackford
Self
Linda Ronstadt
Self
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David AlvaradoWriterDavid AlvaradoProducerLauren DeFilippoProducerEverett KatigbakProducerAmanda PollakProducerStephen IvesExecutive ProducerMichael KantorExecutive ProducerCarrie LozanoExecutive ProducerStanley NelsonExecutive Producer
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Insignia Films
ITVS
Firelight Media
Latino Public Broadcasting
American Masters Pictures
PBS
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