The 90s: The Pagode Explosion
June 11, 2025
1h 31m
Overview
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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Cast
Péricles
SelfMoisés 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)
Jorge Aragão
Self (archive footage)
Nei Lopes
SelfChrigor
Self
Arlindo Cruz
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