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ZOOT SUIT (Luis Valdez, 1987, DCP, 108 mins)The meteoric rise of rock-and-roll pioneer Ritchie Valens comes vividly to life in this heartfelt and haunting portrait, starring Lou Diamond Philips in his career-defining first lead role. From farmworker roots to chart-topping success, Valens navigates family expectations, young love, and sudden fame while expanding the sound of American popular music. Great supporting work from Esai Morales, Rosanna DeSoto, and Elizabeth Peña, plus a soundtrack packed with enduring hits. “This rousing foot-tapper…is the definitive Eighties music biopic” (Kevin Maher).
Full schedule: bit.ly/yalefilmarchivescreenings
The "Viva Valdez" series explores the life and work of filmmaker Luis Valdez, and is co-presented with the Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library.
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
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