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EP062: Back To The Root w/ David Alvarado

Spark up a big cigar with Ben and filmmaker David Alvarado in honor of Luis Valdez, the central figure in Alvarado's new film AMERICAN PACHUCO (playing Austin's Cine Las Américas). A Dallas kid turned Brooklyn doc-maker, David found his calling twice: once when LA BAMBA (1987) showed him a Chicano …

'American Pachuco' Tells the Story of Chicano Writer and Director Luis Valdez

Writer, director, and theater legend Luis Valdez is considered the father of Chicano theater. A new documentary tells his story. Director David Alvarado discusses his film "American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez," which is playing now at Film Forum. Photo by Elizabeth Sunflower, via Retro Pho…

American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez - Director David Alvarado

American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez chronicles how writer /playwright / director Luis Valdez illuminated the Mexican American experience on stage and screen and transformed the American cultural landscape. Born in Delano, California in 1940, Valdez wrote his first plays in grammar school, h…

‘American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez’ Documentary Gives A Chicano Icon His Due

Luis Valdez has spent his life unapologetically telling Chicano stories. Born in Delano, he found his footing in the Bay Area and went on to produce “Zoot Suit,” the first Chicano play to make it to Broadway, direct “La Bamba,” one of the most successful Latine films ever. In a new documentary, “A…

Aug. 5: New Film Celebrates Legacy Of Chicano Theater And Film Legend From The Valley

A new documentary celebrates the life and legacy of Luis Valdez, a Delano native and prolific artist known as the father of Chicano theater and film. We speak with the director, David Alvarado, ahead of a special event and screening in Fresno. Plus, the latest news headlines: How public land protec…

Faith, Family & Business. Raw convo with a 20+year Entrepreneur

The conversation covers David Alvarado's journey in the insurance industry, his personal and team production achievements, the impact of spiritual development on his business and personal life, and the role of his wife in his business success. The conversation delves into the themes of marriage, fa…

Tomas Drex PODCAST 058 - guestmix by Loutka

Loutka is one of the founders of Czech club scene. It's more than 20 years when he bought his first turntables, mixer and vinyls and with inspiration from abroad, he started to make first house parties in the Czech Republic. After several years Loutka became the most favourite Czech DJ with legenda…

Called for More

“I’m a good person.” But is that all God is calling us to be? We kick off year two of Breaking Bread with David Alvarado from Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Miami for Episode 53: Called for More. David shares how the Catholic faith he grew up with became personal—and began challenging how he live…

From the Fields to Hollywood: Luis Valdez on Chicano Storytelling

Before 86-year-old Luis Valdez directed the play Zoot Suit and the film La Bamba, he was staging theater in the back of a flatbed truck in the fields of California for farmworkers  on strike. His work in teatro campesino  would eventually make its way to Broadway and then Hollywood, paving the way …

Ep. 83: American Pachucho with David Alvarado

In this episode, Jose speaks to filmmaker David Alvarado about American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez, his documentary on the founder of El Teatro Campesino and the Chicano artist behind Zoot Suit and La Bamba. The film, which won the U.S. Documentary Audience Award at Sundance and is narrated…