Federico García Lorca

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Elders in a 1930s casino vote using black balls, symbolizing rejection for a young man in a scene from 'The Black Ball'.

Directors Finish Lorca's Unfinished Play in 'The Black Ball' Review

In 1932, a 20-year-old Carlos faced a vote for casino membership, where homophobic elders used black balls to reject him.

Isabel Castillo·May 21, 2026