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American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez

NRJul 17, 202692 min

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.

Cast

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Luis Valdez

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Edward James Olmos profile

Edward James Olmos

Narrator – El Pachuco (voice)

Cheech Marin profile

Cheech Marin

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Lou Diamond Phillips profile

Lou Diamond Phillips

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Taylor Hackford profile

Taylor Hackford

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Linda Ronstadt profile

Linda Ronstadt

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