Famous composer Tom Jobim said that “all music is a reflection of its time”, the documentary how the culture of this extremely musical nation was shaped by  socio-political events from 1946 to 2016.

The filmmaker collected more than 60 testimonies with some of the most influential artists, musicologists, writers, maestros, composers and historians in the country to tell a story that has not been told in the movies; how music is influenced by politics. The documentary was conceived, directed, produced and narrated by the actress Lucia Verissimo, who is also the daughter of the maestro Severino Filho which gave her a front roll seat to most of the events narrated in that marked maestro Severino Filho‘s his musical path.

Lucia Verissimo was also responsible for the main camera work, which meant that guests gave their testimonies in an relaxed atmosphere found only between those who have lived with the actress /director since childhood. This allows the viewer to feel like a friend invited to the conversation.

Beginning the narrative in the famous Radio Nacional, through the periods of the  Bossa Nova, Tropicalia, Samba and MPB, this documentary makes an explanation of how historical facts were decisive in the Brazilian artistic development. The documentary has a rich collection of photos, films, videos and 134 songs.