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Zoot Suit: Celebrating 45 Years with Edward James Olmos

Produced in partnership with LALIFF (Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival)

Wed / July 8, 2026 - 8:00PM

Loosely based on the unsolved 1942 Sleepy Lagoon murder mystery and the highly publicized zoot suit riot that resulted, Valdez’s successful stage production became this powerful, distinguished screenplay.

Gate time:
6:30 PM

About this Performance

Celebrate 45 years of Zoot Suit—the groundbreaking film by visionary playwright and director Luis Valdez—with one of its starring actors, Edward James Olmos.

Adapted from Valdez’s landmark stage production, Zoot Suit brings to life the story of Henry Reyna and the 1942 Sleepy Lagoon case, set against the backdrop of the Zoot Suit Riots in Los Angeles. Blending stylized storytelling, music, and myth, the film remains a defining work of Chicano cinema, exploring identity, injustice, and the power of cultural expression. 

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