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American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez

92 min, Documentary, United States of America

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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DirectorDavid Alvarado
WritersDavid Alvarado
GenreDocumentary
Runtime92 min
ReleasedFri, Jul 17, 2026
CountryUnited States of America
IMDBtt39150003

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