Batatinha, Poeta do Samba

1h 2min

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.

Cast

Batatinha

Batatinha

Self (archive footage)

Release date

22nd Mar 2009

Status

Released

Spoken languages

Português