American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez (2026)

 ●  Spanish ● 1 hr 32 mins

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This documentary chronicles the life of visionary filmmaker Luis Valdez, whose groundbreaking work brought Chicano culture and stories to mainstream cinema while overcoming political and industry resistance.

Cast: Herman Gallegos, Jessica Govea

Crew: David Alvarado (Director), Zachary Fink (Director of Photography)

Genres: Documentary

Release Dates: 17 Jul 2026 (United States | Limited Theatrical Release)

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Cast
Herman Gallegos
Actor
Jessica Govea
Actress
Cheech Marin
Supporting Actor
Dolores Huerta
Supporting Actress
Satsuki Ina
Supporting Actress
Taylor Hackford
Supporting Actor
Crew

Direction

Director

Production

Producer
Production Company

Distribution

Distributor
IndeFilms (United States)

Camera and Electrical

Director of Photography

Editorial

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Technical Details
Film Type:
Documentary Feature
Language:
Spanish
Spoken Languages:
English
Colour Info:
Color
Frame Rate:
24 fps
Aspect Ratio:
2.39:1 (Scope)
Stereoscopy:
No
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American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez - Trailer
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