Elis Regina: Na Batucada da Vida(2007)

Elis Regina: Na Batucada da Vida is a documentary that traces the rise of one of Brazil's greatest singers from her struggling early years in Porto Alegre to international stardom. Born with exceptional talent and unwavering determination, Elis Regina fought her way onto the world stage, armed with raw courage and an instinctive understanding of her own gifts. The film captures her most memorable performances and celebrates the iconic song she learned from Tom Jobim that gives the documentary its name. Through archival footage and recordings, it documents the journey of an artist who refused to accept limitations and became a defining voice of Brazilian music.