Batatinha, Poeta do Samba

Batatinha, Poeta do Samba

Release Date: 2009-03-22

Overview: 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.

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Cast

Batatinha

Batatinha

as Self (archive footage)

Riachão

Riachão

as Self

Crew

  • Eliana Mendes - Executive Producer

  • Nicolas Hallet - Camera Operator

  • Marcelo Rabelo - Executive Producer

  • Iris de Oliveira - Editor

  • Lucas Batatinha - Researcher

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