I am the Samba

Nov 26, 2025

0h 42m

★ 0.0

Overview

Documentary about the rise and fall of Leandro de Itaquera Samba School, a cultural organization from São Paulo east end that had a major role during the profissionalization of Carnival competition in the city.

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Enio Justiniano

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Gilson Nunes Vitório

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Leandro Alves Martins

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Bruno Baronetti

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I am the Samba

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