A California arts activist's story comes to life in 'American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez'

LA Times Friday 24th July 2026, 7:15PM 1 min read 14 hours ago

<p>Luis Valdez, the screenwriter, director and theater force best known for 1987's 'La Bamba' gets an explosively engaging and inspiring documentary profile.</p>

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