Rita Lee Documentario -

There are rock stars. There are national treasures. And then there is Rita Lee Jones—Brazil’s eternal Queen of Rock. For decades, she was the irreverent heart of tropicalismo, the voice behind "Ovelha Negra" (Black Sheep), and the irreplaceable "Patinha Feia" (Ugly Duckling).

Bring tissues. Bring a sense of humor. And for god's sake, turn up the volume when "Ovelha Negra" plays during the credits. If you have, drop your favorite moment from the film in the comments below. Was it the Mutantes footage or the stories about her "witchcraft" era? Let’s chat. rita lee documentario

Now, a year after her passing in May 2023, the documentary (streaming on Globoplay ) has arrived. Directed by her sons, João and Antônio Lee, this isn't just a Wikipedia summary set to music. It is a raw, hilarious, and heartbreakingly honest look at a woman who defied dictatorships, sexism, and her own mortality. There are rock stars