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Pachuco Doc Sells Out NYC Screenings
22 Jul
Summary
- New documentary on Luis Valdez opened to sold-out shows.
- The film is being self-released with support from Michael Tuckman.
- It will expand to Los Angeles and San Francisco next.
A new documentary focusing on the influential Chicano playwright Luis Valdez, "American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez," has begun its theatrical run with impressive early success. The film premiered on a single screen at New York City's Film Forum, selling out a Friday night show and grossing approximately $7,500. This documentary, directed by David Alvarado, features interviews with notable figures and addresses recent controversies surrounding Cesar Chavez.
The film's release is being managed with direct support from booker Michael Tuckman. Following its strong New York debut, "American Pachuco" is slated for expansion to Los Angeles, opening in approximately a dozen theaters this coming weekend. Further releases are planned for the San Francisco Bay Area on July 31 and in an additional 20 markets throughout the summer.
