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Batatinha, Poeta do Samba
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Batatinha, Poeta do Samba

2009-03-22 · 62 min · Not rated

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.

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Directors
Marcelo Rabelo
Production companies
Portfolium Laboratório de Imagens
Countries
Brazil
Status
Released

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BatatinhaBatatinhaSelf (archive footage)
RiachãoRiachãoSelf
Ederaldo GentilSelf
Lucas BatatinhaSelf

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