Batatinha, Poeta do Samba

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.

Cast

Batatinha

Self (archive footage)

Riachão

Self

E

Ederaldo Gentil

Self

L

Lucas Batatinha

Self

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