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Batatinha, Poeta do Samba

20091h 2mMarcelo Rabelo

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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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What is Batatinha, Poeta do Samba (2009) about?

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.

Who stars in Batatinha, Poeta do Samba?

Batatinha, Poeta do Samba stars Batatinha (Self (archive footage)), Riachão (Self), Ederaldo Gentil (Self), Lucas Batatinha (Self). The film was directed by Marcelo Rabelo.

How long is Batatinha, Poeta do Samba?

Batatinha, Poeta do Samba has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2009.

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