Batatinha, Poeta do Samba

03/22/2009

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1hr 2min

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Documentary

STORY

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.

CAST & CREW

    Cast

  • Batatinha
  • Riachão
  • Ederaldo Gentil
  • Lucas Batatinha

    INFORMATION

      Production Companies

    • Portfolium Laboratório de Imagens

      Production Countries

    • Brazil

    LANGUAGES

    • Portuguese