# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Zoot Suit—Viva Valdez Film Series
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: 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.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-haven/zoot-suitviva-valdez-film-series/200030676850203
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, art, theatre, performances
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: New Haven
- **state**: CT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Humanities Quadrangle, Room L02, 320 York Street, New Haven, CT
- **lat**: 41.31237
- **long**: -72.92904
- **full address**: Humanities Quadrangle, Room L02, 320 York Street, New Haven, CT, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Zoot Suit—Viva Valdez Film Series being held?
  - **A:** Zoot Suit—Viva Valdez Film Series takes place on Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Humanities Quadrangle, Room L02, 320 York Street, New Haven, CT, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Zoot Suit—Viva Valdez Film Series?
  - **A:** Zoot Suit—Viva Valdez Film Series is organized by Yale Film Archive.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Yale Film Archive's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Yale Film Archive a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Yale Film Archive has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Zoot Suit—Viva Valdez Film Series is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New Haven, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Zoot Suit—Viva Valdez Film Series sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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