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ZOOT SUIT (Luis Valdez, 1981, DCP, 103 mins)History and legend collide in Valdez’s vibrant adaptation of his groundbreaking stage play, inspired by the infamous Sleepy Lagoon murder case and the Zoot Suit Riots of 1940s Los Angeles. As a young Mexican American man (Daniel Valdez) fights for justice in a system stacked against him, the flamboyant spirit El Pachuco (Edward James Olmos) guides him through memory, fantasy, and hard truths with wit, swagger, and style. Blending political theater and courtroom drama, ZOOT SUIT is a bold celebration of Chicano identity and resistance.
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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Humanities Quadrangle, Room L02, 320 York Street, New Haven, CT, United States
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