Batatinha, Poeta do Samba

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Release date: March 22, 2009
Duration: 62 minutes
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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.

Starring

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Batatinha
Self (archive footage)
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Riachão
Self