Movie

Elza (2009)

• October 4, 2009
• 1h 25m

• Documentary

Overview

A tender homage to singer Elza Soares, a symbol of the struggle of black women in Brazil since the early 1960s. In an intimate atmosphere, Elza is interviewed together with different friends, like Maria Bethânia and Paulinho da Viola, with whom she performs songs about love, religion and social inequality. Be prepared for one of the most striking voices you have ever heard.

Directors

Izabel Jaguaribe, Ernesto Baldan

Writers

Suzana Macedo

Starring

Elza Soares