2026 · 1h 32m · english, spanish · United States
Directed By: David Alvarado
Documentary · Biography
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.
Edward James Olmos
Narrator
Sundance Film Festival
2026
David Alvarado
Director / Screenwriter / Producer
Lauren DeFilippo
Producer
Everett Katigbak
Amanda Pollak
Stephen Ives
Executive Producer
Michael Kantor
Carrie Lozano
Stanley Nelson
Sandie Viquez Pedlow
Marcia Smith
Jennifer Petrucelli
Archival Producer
Eduardo Arenas
Music Composer
Zachary Fink
Director of Photography
Daniel Chávez-Ontiveros
Edited by
Ben Sozanski, ACE
Additional Editor
Robert Arnold
Colorist
Peter Albrechtsen, MPSE
Sound Design/Mix
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