American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez - Cast

American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez (2026)
92 min | Documentary

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American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez (2026)

92 min | Documentary

Luis Valdez elevates Chicano narratives to cinema through Zoot Suit and La Bamba, overcoming political and industry pushback to create landmark films that broaden and honor America's cultural story.

Director

David Alvarado

Writer

David Alvarado (screenwriter)

Producers

David Alvarado (producer) | Lauren DeFilippo (producer) | Everett Katigbak (producer) | Amanda Pollak (producer)

Cinematographer

Zachary Fink (director of photography)

Editor

Daniel Chávez Ontiveros

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Updated Jan 22, 2026

Release date

Jan 22, 2026 (United States)

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination

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8 cast members

Name	Known for
Taylor Hackford Self Self See fewer	Ray (I) (2004)
Cheech Marin Self Self See fewer	Born in East L.A. (1987)
Edward James Olmos Actor Actor See fewer	Battlestar Galactica (2004)
Lou Diamond Phillips Self Self See fewer	Courage Under Fire (1996)
Rose Portillo Self Self See fewer	Zoot Suit (1981)
Linda Ronstadt Self Self See fewer	The Pirates of Penzance (1983)
Luis Valdez Self Self See fewer	La Bamba (1987)
Lupe Valdez Self Self See fewer	The Love Wager (2024)