Sundance-Winning Documentary 'American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez' Sets July 17 Theatrical Release
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Matthew Carey
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The documentary 'American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez,' directed by David Alvarado and winner of a Sundance award, will begin its theatrical run on July 17 at Film Forum in New York City. The film explores the life and career of Luis Valdez, the acclaimed playwright and filmmaker known for works like 'Zoot Suit' and 'La Bamba.' After its New York premiere, the documentary will expand to Los Angeles and the Bay Area in late July.
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The film directed by David Alvarado will expand the following week to Los Angeles (at Laemmle, AMC, Maya Cinemas, Alamo Drafthouse and more), and on July 31 in San Francisco and other locations in the Bay Area.
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