The “La Bamba” and “Zoot Suit” creator will appear at the Plaza Classic Film Festival, where he’ll reflect on art, identity and El Paso’s influence on his work.

The Plaza Theatre's screening of *La Bamba* on July 18 honored director Luiz Valdez, celebrating his cultural impact and the ...

Valdez will appear for on-stage interviews before two of his classic movies — 1987’s "La Bamba", about Mexican American rocker Ritchie Valens, at 7 p.m. Friday, July 18, and "Zoot Suit" (1981 ...