I Will Raffle Off My Heart(2012)

I Will Raffle Off My Heart is a documentary exploring Brazilian brega music—a romantic genre dismissed by critics as kitsch but cherished by working-class audiences. The film follows performers and devoted fans of this "cheesy" style, many of whom migrated from rural areas to cities seeking opportunity. Through intimate portraits, the documentary uncovers the emotional world behind brega's appeal: the love, heartbreak, and desire that define both the artists and their followers. Rather than judge the music's taste, the film celebrates what it means to its community, revealing how brega serves as a mirror for the hopes and struggles of those often overlooked by mainstream culture.