The 90s: The Pagode Explosion

A warm, nostalgic celebration of a musical movement, blending archival clips and interviews into an easy, affectionate tribute that invites you to sway along.

Directed by

Emílio Domingos, Rafael Boucinha

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Péricles, Moisés da Rocha, Belo

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.

How it feels

Warm, earnest and melancholic. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Music, celebrity, class, race

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

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