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 The film also features an unpublished collection made available by Jane Reis, his wife and businesswoman.
Alessandra Dorgan
Director, Writer
Patrícia Palumbo
Writer
Joaquim Castro
Writer

Luiz Melodia
Self (archive footage)

Gal Costa
Self (archive footage)

Maria Bethânia
Self (archive footage)

Jards Macalé
Self (archive footage)

Zezé Motta
Self (archive footage)

Elza Soares
Self (archive footage)

Torquato Neto
Self (archive footage)

Caetano Veloso
Self (archive footage)

Jô Soares
Self (archive footage)
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