The documentary by Akins Kinte and Produced by Gabriela Watson Aurazo, "Zeca, the Poet of Casa Verde" shows the story of the artist, samba singer and songwriter Zeca. Some of the interviews include: Tonikinho Batuqueiro, Tip and Maria Helena, the former members of the samba school Rosas de Ouro, the social activist, Deise Benedito, Professor Amailton and singer Jair Rodrigues, the documentary presents issues related to samba, such as samba and the association made between delinquency, offenses committed by police officers, the origin of samba schools of São Paulo, the current marketing of the samba schools and carnivals; as well as and the representation of black culture through cultural festivities.

 

Credits:

Director: Akins Kinte
DP: Jefferson “Jeff ” Santos, Cassimano, Renato Candido, Rogério Pixote,

Sound: Bruna Anjos, Gabriela Watson

Production: Sueide Kinte, Gabriela Watson