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Batatinha, Poeta do Samba

Batatinha, Poeta do Samba

2009•1h 2m•Documentary

A portrayal of the life of one of the most important samba musicians in Brazil, Bahian sambista Oscar da Penha, popularly known as Batatinha (1924 -1997). Through memories of their father, his nine children share their perspectives, as well as interviews with family, friends and musicians, to tell the story of Batatinha’s life, history and work.

Marcelo Rabelo · Screenplay

Marcelo Rabelo · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 2m
LanguagePT
Release DateMar 22, 2009

Actors

Batatinha

Batatinha

Self (archive footage)

Riachão

Riachão

Self

Ederaldo Gentil

Self

Lucas Batatinha

Self

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