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 Mexican-American 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.

GENRE: Documentary
MPAA RATING: No Rating
RUN TIME: 1h 32m
RELEASE DATE: December 31, 1969
STARRING: Edward James Olmos, Luis Valdez, Taylor Hackford, Cheech Marin, Nancy Pelosi
DIRECTOR(S): David Alvarado (II)
PRODUCER(S): David Alvarado (II), Lauren DeFilippo, Everett Katigbak, Amanda Pollak
WRITER(S): David Alvarado (II)
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