American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez

Name: American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2026
Duration: 1 h 32 min
Cast: Luis Valdez, Edward James Olmos, Dolores Huerta, Cheech Marin, Lou Diamond Phillips

Year: 2026
Director: David Alvarado
Runtime: 1h 32m
Genre: Documentary
Country: United States of America

A documentary portrait of Luis Valdez, the playwright and filmmaker often called the father of Chicano theater and film.

Cast

Luis Valdez
Edward James Olmos
Dolores Huerta
Cheech Marin
Lou Diamond Phillips

Festival appearances

Sundance 2026

Awards

Festival Favorite Award, Sundance