American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez
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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AmericanPachuco Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-06-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Jeonju International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 17, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Alvarado
- Screenplay & Story
- David Alvarado
- Original Score
- Roberto Eduardo Arenas Farquet
- Original Title
- American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Insignia Films, ITVS, Firelight Media, Latino Public Broadcasting, American Masters Pictures, PBS, Ford Foundation / JustFilms
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Alvarado
David Alvarado
Roberto Eduardo Arenas Farquet
Zachary Fink
Daniel Chávez-Ontiveros
David Alvarado, Lauren DeFilippo, Everett Katigbak, Amanda Pollak, Stephen Ives
Department Leadership Roster
David Alvarado
Director
David Alvarado
Writer
David Alvarado
Producer
Lauren DeFilippo
Producer
Everett Katigbak
Producer
Amanda Pollak
Producer
Zachary Fink
Director of Photography
Roberto Eduardo Arenas Farquet
Original Music Composer
Daniel Chávez-Ontiveros
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez about?
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.
Who directed American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez?
American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez was directed by David Alvarado.
Who stars in American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez?
The principal cast of American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez includes Luis Valdez, Edward James Olmos, Dolores Huerta, Cheech Marin, Lou Diamond Phillips.
When was American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez released and how long is it?
American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez?
The original motion picture soundtrack for American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez was composed by Roberto Eduardo Arenas Farquet.