This 2026 Sundance Film Festival Favorite Award winner, celebrates Luis Valdez.
“Who isLuis Valdez?”
He’s the father of Chicano theater who brought Mexican-American stories to mainstream stages and Hollywood.
The film explores Valdez’s journey from migrant farm camps to Broadway and film. This includes Zoot Suit, the first Mexican American play on Broadway and La Bamba, the highest-grossing Latino film of all time
Team:
SADC had the honor of producing the audio description for this feature length documentary.
Writer: Felicia Teter
Blind Quality Control: Pamela Sabaugh
Narrator: Nefertiti Matos Olivares
Project Lead/Mix: Thomas Reid
Where to watch.
American Pachuco, produced by a team of independent producers, will air on PBS in October.
Finally, David Alvarado and the rest of the production team are raising funds to continue showing this film around the country. Consider supporting film makers who support audio description, by donating to their Kick Starter campaign.