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The plot to overthrow the Inca Empire - Gabriel Prieto

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It’s daybreak in the city of Chan Chan, and former soldier Maxo has been up all night fretting. Last night, a friend stopped by and instructed him to go to the plaza at noon to receive an important message. But with the recent defeat of their army and the overthrow of the king, answering this mysterious summons will be dangerous. Gabriel Prieto outlines a day in the life of a Chimu warrior.

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Meet The Creators

Educator
Gabriel Prieto
Director
Qian Shi
Narrator
Addison Anderson
Composer
Raphael Tschernuth
Sound Designer
Raphael Tschernuth
Animator
Marie-Margaux Tsakiri-Scanatovits, Agris Čaurs, Felicity Umanska , Jenny Lewis , Giulia Frixione , Qian Shi
Produced by
Gerta Xhelo, Abdallah Ewis
Editorial Director
Alex Rosenthal
Editorial Producer
Elizabeth Cox
Fact-Checker
Jennifer Nam