American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez(2026)

1h 32m
- Documentary

Release Date: Jul 17, 2026 | Limited

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8.4

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.

Note: Distributed by Insignia Films/mTuckman Media

Releases

Original Release | Jul 17, 2026

American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez

Box Office Results

Updated as of Aug 20, 2026 11:28 AM ET

Results

Opening Weekend US & Canada:
$7,500
Total US & Canada:
$146,514
Total Worldwide:
$146,514

Current Showtimes

orround

Fri Aug 21
Sat Aug 22
Sun Aug 23
Mon Aug 24
Tue Aug 25
Wed Aug 26
Thu Aug 27

Director & Top Cast

David Alvarado
Director

Herman Gallegos
Self

Jessica Govea
Self

Taylor Hackford
Self

Dolores Huerta
Self

Satsuki Ina
Self

Cheech Marin

Self

Eliseo Medina

Self

Dale Minami

Self

Edward James Olmos

Actor

Nancy Pelosi

Self

Lou Diamond Phillips

Self

Rose Portillo

Self

Linda Ronstadt

Self

Fred Ross Jr.

Self

Ed Roybal

Self

Luis Valdez

Self

Lupe Valdez

Self

Other Details

Country of Origin: United States

Language: English,Spanish

Summaries

Storyline

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.