Zoot Suit is a 1981 film adaptation of the Broadway play Zoot Suit. Both the play and film were written and directed by Luis Valdez. .

Steps 1 Watch the Film.

Soot Suit by Luis Valdez

Step 2 Film Review Prompt

A film review is not a "review" or summary of the plot, it should go deeper into analysis and reaction. It should discuss the Chican@ issues raised by the film, address the film's importance and purpose, state reactions to the content.

The following are points to guide film review reflections.

• Describe a particular scene or character from the film that grabbed you.
• Discuss how the Chican@ experience is portray throughout the film, provide examples, (e.g. identity struggles, generation conflict, racism, etc.)
• What do you see as the main purpose of the film? Bring awareness, challenge stereotypes, etc.?
• Provide examples of Chicano/ Pachuco cultural elements presented in the film
• What new information about Chican@ identity or experience did the film provides to you as the viewer?