Sundance Film: “American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez” (2026)

Date and Time

Wednesday, Feb 18, 2026 5pm - 7pm

Location

Details

American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez 2026 | 92min

Presented by El Comité de Longmont, the Latino Chamber of Commerce of Boulder County, the Longmont Museum, Su Teatro, and the Sundance Film Festival. Hosted by Erik Mason, Director of the Longmont Museum; Marta Loachamin, Boulder County Commissioner; and Eugene Hernandez, Sundance Film Festival Director and Head of Public Programming and featuring a meet-and-greet with Luis Valdez, director David Alvarado, and Sundance Film Festival Team.

Against political resistance and industry skepticism, Luis Valdez pushes Chicano storytelling from the fields to the film screen with Zoot Suit and La Bamba, crafting iconic works that challenge, celebrate, and expand America’s story. “American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez” is an official selection of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. Film courtesy of Insignia Films and American Masters Pictures. This film will be a special presentation of American Masters and VOCES on PBS.

Event Details
The film will be presented in the original English language version with Spanish subtitles. Interpretation will be provided for introductions and Q&As.

5 p.m.: Screening followed by a Q&A with Luis Valdez and director David Alvarado, moderated by Tony Garcia, Su Teatro Executive Artistic Director
7 p.m.: Meet and greet with the artists and Sundance Film Festival staff. Drinks and light snacks available.