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202265 minPGdocumentary

4.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

White Guitar

202265 minPGdocumentary

4.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Alfredo Zitarrosa, an influential Uruguayan musician, is honored through Francisco 'Papico' Cibils' efforts to complete an unfinished documentary about his legacy.

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Alfredo Zitarrosa, an influential Uruguayan musician, is honored through Francisco 'Papico' Cibils' efforts to complete an unfinished documentary about his legacy.

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Aldo Garay

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Francisco "Papico" Cibilscast

Alfredo Zitarrosa

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Alfredo Zitarrosa, an influential Uruguayan musician, left a lasting mark on Latin American music. "White Guitar" follows Francisco 'Papico' Cibils, who faces challenges in completing an unfinished documentary about Zitarrosa. The film features significant moments from Zitarrosa's career while Cibils reflects on his dedication to honoring the artist's legacy. Set in Uruguay, the documentary runs for 65 minutes and is primarily in Spanish.

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