On July 20, 2026, The Action Lab hosted a screening of American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez at Film Forum. The documentary follows Valdez’s work in theater and film and his role in the struggle for Chicano rights.
Cat Almonte Da Costa, The Action Lab’s Chief of Staff, hosted a conversation with director David Alvarado, Advisory Board member Lemon Andersen and Solidarity Organizing Initiative leader Amalia Oliva Rojas. They reflected on Valdez’s legacy and the role of performance in social change.
Watch the conversation below.
