Monday, July 27, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema - Downtown, Los Angeles
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.