

Batatinha, Poeta do Samba (2009)
All the adventure a man can live, he lives.
2009-03-22
Brazil
62 Min.
PG-13
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.