Plácido: The Blood of a Poet
Plácido
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Gabriel de la Concepcion Valdes (Plácido) is accused of leading a conspiracy against the Spanish colonial government. Preoccupied by the development of Afro-Hispanic artist and craftsmen of the mid 19th century, Plácido was executed after living a short and controversial life.
Release Date
1986-01-01
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10
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5.0 startsTagline
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