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Batatinha, Poeta do Samba 2009

62 min 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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Cast

  • Batatinha as Self (archive footage)
  • Riachão as Self
  • Ederaldo Gentil as Self
  • Lucas Batatinha as Self

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