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.
Released: Mar 22, 2009
Runtime: 62 minutes
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Batatinha, Riachão, Ederaldo Gentil, Lucas Batatinha
Crew: Marcelo Rabelo (Director), Marcelo Rabelo (Screenplay), Nicolas Hallet (Director of Photography), Nicolas Hallet (Camera Operator), Eliana Mendes (Executive Producer), Marcelo Rabelo (Executive Producer)