Batatinha, Poeta do Samba
Batatinha, Poeta do Samba

Batatinha, Poeta do Samba

March 22, 2009 | 62 min

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.

Genres

Documentary

Cast

Naomi Scott

Batatinha

Naomi Scott

Riachão

Naomi Scott

Ederaldo Gentil

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