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Batatinha, Poeta do Samba (2009)

NR | Mar 22, 2009 (BR) | Documentary | 01:02

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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Researcher, Director, Executive Producer, Screenplay
Sound Technical Supervisor
Camera Operator, Director of Photography
Researcher
Production Assistant
Production Director
Researcher
Researcher
Assistant Director of Photography

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Batatinha
Self (archive footage)
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Riachão
Self

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