Batatinha, Poeta do Samba (2009)

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.

• Release Date: 2009-03-22
• Runtime: 1h 2min
• Production Company: Portfolium Laboratório de Imagens
• Production Country: Brazil
• Director: Marcelo Rabelo
• Writer: Marcelo Rabelo