American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Special Events

  • Tue Feb 3 : 

    Q&A with dir. David Alvarado, prod. Lauren DeFilippo, and Lou Diamond Phillips after the 7:00 show

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NYC PREMIERE

Tuesday, February 3 at 7:00: Q&A with director David Alvarado, producer Lauren DeFilippo, and subject Lou Diamond Phillips after the screening

Against political resistance and industry skepticism, Luis Valdez pushes Chicano storytelling from the fields to the film screen with Zoot Suit and La Bamba, creating iconic works that challenge, celebrate, and expand America’s story.  The screening will be followed by an on-stage conversation with director David Alvarado, producer Lauren DeFilippo, and film subject Lou Diamond Phillips.

Official Selection: Sundance Film Festival

Screening as part of DOC NYC Selects Winter 2026

  • Country USA
  • Language Spanish with English subtitles
  • Running Time 92 minutes
  • Format DCP
  • Distributor DOC NYC Selects
  • Director David Alvarado
  • Cast Luis Valdez, Edward James Olmos, Lou Diamond Phillips, Lupe Valdez, Cheech Marin, Linda Ronstadt, Taylor Hackford, Rose Portillo
  • Accessibility Assistive Listening, T-Coil, Closed Captioning

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