Batatinha, Poeta do Samba

Batatinha, Poeta do Samba (2009) is a documentary film directed by Marcelo Rabelo.

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

Self (archive footage)

Riachão

Self

Ederaldo Gentil

Self

Lucas Batatinha

Self