Quote of the day
Men were only made into "men" with great difficulty even in primitive society: the male is not naturally "a man" any more than the woman. He has to be propped up into that position with some ingenuity, and is always likely to collapse.
Luis Valdez
Born: June 26, 1940 (age 84)
Bio: Luis Valdez is an American playwright, actor, writer and film director. Regarded as the father of Chicano theater in the United States, Valdez is best known for his play Zoot Suit, his movie La Bamba, and his creation of El Teatro Campesino.
Known for:
- La Bamba (1987)
- Zoot Suit (1981)
- The Cisco Kid (1994)
- I Am Joaquin (1969)
- Which Way Is Up? (1977)