American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez (Screening & Discussion)
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Join us for the Grand Rapids Premiere of "American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez" sponsored by SECOM x LMCU X 97.5 The Heat!
This screening is free to the public and will be followed with a discussion hosted by Dr.Jose Flores and Jose Orozco. Donations are accepted and will be donated to SECOM and Cosecha.
An auteur emerges from America’s underclass: from migrant farmworker to revolutionary artist, Luis Valdez changed American culture. In the 1960s, his El Teatro Campesino performed on flatbed trucks and helped mobilize workers to win the first farmworker union contract. His Zoot Suit was the first Chicano play on Broadway. Despite critical rejection that killed the show, he persevered, creating La Bamba—a breakout blockbuster that authentically depicted MexicanAmerican life to the world. Now in its 60th year, El Teatro continues to be a beacon for Latino/a creators. This is the story of an artist who gave voice to the overlooked and opened pathways for generations.
American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez
Directed by: David Alvarado
Genre: Documentary
Country: United States
Released: 2026
Runtime: 92 minutes
Rated: NR
September 23rd, 2026
Doors: 6:00 PM
Movie: 7:00 PM
Free Event!
RSVP Online to help us with headcount at:
GRCMC.org/wealthytheatre
This screening is free to the public and will be followed with a discussion hosted by Dr.Jose Flores and Jose Orozco. Donations are accepted and will be donated to SECOM and Cosecha.
An auteur emerges from America’s underclass: from migrant farmworker to revolutionary artist, Luis Valdez changed American culture. In the 1960s, his El Teatro Campesino performed on flatbed trucks and helped mobilize workers to win the first farmworker union contract. His Zoot Suit was the first Chicano play on Broadway. Despite critical rejection that killed the show, he persevered, creating La Bamba—a breakout blockbuster that authentically depicted MexicanAmerican life to the world. Now in its 60th year, El Teatro continues to be a beacon for Latino/a creators. This is the story of an artist who gave voice to the overlooked and opened pathways for generations.
American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez
Directed by: David Alvarado
Genre: Documentary
Country: United States
Released: 2026
Runtime: 92 minutes
Rated: NR
September 23rd, 2026
Doors: 6:00 PM
Movie: 7:00 PM
Free Event!
RSVP Online to help us with headcount at:
GRCMC.org/wealthytheatre
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