Batatinha, Poeta do Samba
2009
1h 2m
Documentary
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.
Director
Marcelo Rabelo
Top Cast
Batatinha
Self (archive footage)
Riachão
Self
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Ederaldo Gentil
Self
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Lucas Batatinha
Self
