The “La Bamba” and “Zoot Suit” creator will appear at the Plaza Classic Film Festival, where he’ll reflect on art, identity ...

“La Bamba” (1987), directed by Luis Valdez, a biographical drama about Valens’ life, immortalizes Valens’ impact on rock and roll. “He took a Mexican folk song and turned it into rock and roll,” said ...

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Luis Valdez (La Bamba, Zoot Suit) details his extensive career directing groundbreaking theater, film and television about the Chicano experience. Growing up in California, Luis Valdez held a strong ...

Acclaimed playwright, director, and filmmaker Luis Valdez will join his son--UCSC theater arts lecturer Kinan Valdez--for two special audience talks after performances of Luis's play "Mummifed Deer," ...

The "father of modern Chicano theater," recounted how his life experiences have contributed to his art - in the process imparting his unique perspective on societal and individual interactions, on ...

Legendary writer and director Luis Valdez is the first guest announced for the 2025 Plaza Classic Film Festival. This will be the 18th year for the El Paso Community Foundation's film series ...

Nearly 40 years after its theatrical release, 'La Bamba' is being remade, but the film's original director and writer questions why rock 'n' roll star Ritchie Valens' life is being told, again.

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Writer and director Luis Valdez will appear at this year's Plaza Classic Film Festival. The festival is happening this year from July 17 to 27 at the Plaza Theatre in ...

Luis Valdez, renowned playwright and director, was celebrated at the Monterey County Board of Supervisors meeting for his contributions to the arts.

Forget the playoff beard, Luis Garcia, Framber Valdez express their individuality with dreadlocks, beads as Houston looks for lengthy playoff run.

Nearly 40 years after its theatrical release, 'La Bamba' is being remade, but the film's original director and writer questions why rock 'n' roll star Ritchie Valens' life is being told, again.