CESÁRIA ÉVORA
Hailing from Cape Verde and gifted with an indisputable talent, Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Cesária Évora rose to global fame later in life. Peppered with colorful anecdotes about this generous, down-to-earth, fiercely independent "Barefoot Diva," this charming documentary by journalist-turned-filmmaker Ana Sofia Fonseca (SETEMBRO A VIDA INTEIRA) follows "Cize" at home on her native island of São Vicente, backstage with beloved family and friends and on tour wowing her fans across the globe with her rich and unmistakable voice. (Note adapted from DOC NYC.) Winner, Audience Award, 2022 IndieLisboa International Independent Film Festival. Official Selection, 2022 SXSW and DOC NYC film festivals. DIR/SCR/PROD Ana Sofia Fonseca; PROD Irina Calado. Portugal, 2022, color, 94 min. In English, Creole, Portuguese and French with English subtitles. NOT RATED
No AFI Member passes accepted.
Run Time: 94 Minutes
Opening Date: Sunday, March 26, 2023
Genre: Documentary - music
