Batatinha, Poeta do Samba
2009•1h 2m•Released
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.
Director
Marcelo Rabelo
Writer
Marcelo Rabelo
Languages
Portuguese
Studio
Portfolium Laboratório de Imagens
Cast
Batatinha
Self (archive footage)
Riachão
Self
Ederaldo Gentil
Self
Lucas Batatinha
Self
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