Homo Brasilis: Tom Zé, o Tropicalista Visionário

Delve into the life of Antônio José Santana Martins, known as Tom Zé. Born in Bahia, this scholar of Brazilian music heads to São Paulo to propel a career filled with unusual and hilarious stories. The tropicalist artist revisits memories of his childhood in Irará, shares stories about his fellow tropicalismo movement colleagues, and reveals how his album "Estudando o Samba" won over David Byrne and launched him onto the global stage.

• Bianca LentiDirector
• Guilherme FernándezDirector

• Tom ZéSelf
• David ByrneSelf (archive footage)