Extinct (2021): Fresh Donuts, Half Baked Morals
The plot lags, the moral lessons are misguided, but are those fluffy little donut creatures adorable? Yes. Yes, they are.
The 90s: The Pagode Explosion
A documentary that revisits the golden age of pagode, celebrating the musical genre that defined a generation and dominated parties, TV shows, and radio stations across Brazil. Through archival footage and testimonials from artists and behind-the-scenes figures, the film explores the phenomenon's roots, its meteoric rise, and the legacy that still resonates in today's music. In a nostalgic musical showcase featuring major names from the genre, timeless hits are reimagined, paying tribute to pagode's impact on Brazilian culture.
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A documentary that revisits the golden age of pagode, celebrating the musical genre that defined a generation and dominated parties, TV shows, and radio stations across Brazil. Through archival footage and testimonials from artists and behind-the-scenes figures, the film explores the phenomenon's roots, its meteoric rise, and the legacy that still resonates in today's music. In a nostalgic musical showcase featuring major names from the genre, timeless hits are reimagined, paying tribute to pagode's impact on Brazilian culture.
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Genre:Documentary
Written By:Raul Perez
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Runtime:91 minutes
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Cast
Emílio Domingos, Rafael Boucinha
Director
Péricles
Self
Moisés da Rocha
Self
Belo
Self
Netinho de Paula
Self
Zeca Pagodinho
Self (archive footage)
Beth Carvalho
Self (archive footage)
Mauro Diniz
Self (archive footage)
Dona Ivone Lara
Self (archive footage)
Neoci
Self (archive footage)
Ubirany
Self (archive footage)
Bira Presidente
Self (archive footage)
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