August 29, 2008
Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times
Maria Bethania,
Nana Caymmi,
Miucha,
Chico Buarque de Hollanda,
Caetano Veloso
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The film enters the universe of Maria Bethania, the famous Brazilian singer, providing insight into the intimate sphere of Bethania's creative process while focusing on the history of Brazilian music.... read more
DVD Release Date: June 30, 2003
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August 27, 2008
Aaron Hillis, Village Voice
As artistically temperate as the now silver-maned Brazilian contralto. Full Review
August 29, 2008
Matthew Nestel, Boxoffice Magazine
No musical track is cut-off -- you get the entire cookie instead of a bunch of crumbs. Full Review
August 29, 2008
Louis Proyect, rec.arts.movies.reviews
An intimate film about the artistic and social visions of one of Brazil's most respected singers. Full Review
August 28, 2008
Matt Noller, Slant Magazine
A documentary of interest only to those already familiar with its subject. Full Review
August 26, 2008
Kam Williams, NewsBlaze
A performance-driven bio-pic which features plenty of concert footage, offset by interviews with friends, family (including her brother, renowned composer Caetano Veloso) and Maria herself. Full Review
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