Black Fragments of Samba - Gilberto Gil, Serene Passion (1987)
Gilberto Gil talks with friends and share his thoughts, influences and reveal his impact on brazilian music and vision of the black people.
Top billed cast
Gilberto GilSelf
Grande OteloSelf
Caetano VelosoSelf
Jorge Ben JorSelf
Jorge MautnerSelf
Joel Rufino dos SantosSelf
Vovô do IlêSelf- Raimundo Gonçalves dos Santos (Bujão)Self
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