Directed by Simon Broughton, Mariza and the Story of Fado is a 60-minute documentary that intertwines Mariza’s story with that of fado itself. By including spectacular concert footage of Mariza, intimate performances in fado clubs, rich footage of Amália Rodrigues, this project delivers a comprehensive yet entertaining tale on “Portugal’s blues,” all set in the lively capital of Lisbon Besides the performances to which viewers are treated, this documentary offers interviews with historians and the first broadcast of fado on TV. For the first time on screen, this film tells the story of left-wing and anarchist fado, which developed in the working class quarters in the early 20th century until it was banned by the fascist regime that came to power in 1926, and other captivating tales of the path and influence of fado in Portugal. Enjoy one of best documentaries on fado ever produced - well narrated, historically accurate, intelligent, captivating, stunningly beautiful, and with plenty of heart-stopping music. (Because of copyright issues no sound between 44.36 - 44.49)

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