
Luiz Melodia - Within the Heart of Brazil
Documentary
Overview
A sound and visual journey that portrays the life and work of singer and composer Luiz Melodia. The Poet of Estácio himself tells us, in the first person, his trajectory as a black boy born on the hill until his transformation into one of the greatest artists in the history of MPB. The film also features an unpublished collection made available by Jane Reis, his wife and businesswoman.
Top Cast


Luiz Melodia
Luiz Melodia
Self (archive footage)
Luiz Melodia
Self (archive footage)


Gal Costa
Gal Costa
Self (archive footage)
Gal Costa
Self (archive footage)


Maria Bethânia
Maria Bethânia
Self (archive footage)
Maria Bethânia
Self (archive footage)


Jards Macalé
Jards Macalé
Self (archive footage)
Jards Macalé
Self (archive footage)


Zezé Motta
Zezé Motta
Self (archive footage)
Zezé Motta
Self (archive footage)


Elza Soares
Elza Soares
Self (archive footage)
Elza Soares
Self (archive footage)


Torquato Neto
Torquato Neto
Self (archive footage)
Torquato Neto
Self (archive footage)


Caetano Veloso
Caetano Veloso
Self (archive footage)
Caetano Veloso
Self (archive footage)


Jô Soares
Jô Soares
Self (archive footage)
Jô Soares
Self (archive footage)


Zuza Homem de Mello
Zuza Homem de Mello
Self (archive footage)
Zuza Homem de Mello
Self (archive footage)
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