Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Vidiots, Los Angeles
**Screenwriter**: Luis Valdez from his own stage play **Producer**: Peter Burrell Vidiots is thrilled to welcome the legendary **Luis Valdez** for a special screening of ***Zoot Suit***, his memorable musical rendition of LA Chicano history starring Edward James Olmos. Part fact and part fiction, *Zoot Suit* is the film version of Luis Valdez’s critically acclaimed play (and the first Chicano play on Broadway), based on the actual Sleepy Lagoon murder case and the zoot suit riots of 1940s Los Angeles. Henry Reyna is the leader of a group of Mexican-Americans being sent to San Quentin without substantial evidence for the death of a man at Sleepy Lagoon. As part of the defense committee, Alice Bloomfield and George Shearer fight the blatant miscarriage of justice for the freedom of Henry and his friends. With iconic costumes, riveting real-life drama, and dazzling musical numbers, you won’t want to miss this slice of Chicano-Angeleno history on our big screen! **Picks from the Video Store** We’ve got tons of treasures from Edward James Olmos’ incredible career! *Blade Runner, American Me, Stand and Deliver* **Accessibility Options**: Amplified Audio, please see the box office for devices.