CinemaOSMovie · 2009 · 1h 2m

Batatinha, Poeta do Samba

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.

Directed byMarcelo Rabelo

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 2m
Language
PT
Released
March 22, 2009
Studios
Portfolium Laboratório de Imagens

Featuring

Cast & crew

4 credited
Starring
Batatinha

Batatinha

Self (archive footage)

Riachão

Riachão

Self

Ederaldo Gentil

Self

Lucas Batatinha

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Marcelo Rabelo
Written by
Marcelo Rabelo

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