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Miguel Piñero, portrayed by Benjamin Bratt in "Piñero," was a groundbreaking Puerto Rican playwright and poet. Known for his raw and unflinching depictions of life in the urban barrio, Piñero's work challenged societal norms and gave voice to the marginalized. His most famous play, "Short Eyes," premiered in 1974 and won an Obie Award, becoming a seminal work in the American theater.