Nelson Cavaquinho vs The Session Man
Nelson Cavaquinho is the shorter watch at 15m compared with 1h 26m. Nelson Cavaquinho is the older of the two (1969 against 2025). Both are documentary, music movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Nelson Cavaquinho
The Session Man| Nelson Cavaquinho | The Session Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.8/10 | ★ 0.0/10 |
| Year | 1969 | 2025 |
| Length | 15m | 1h 26m |
| Genres | Documentary, Music | Documentary, Music |
| Country | Brazil | – |
| Director | Leon Hirszman | Michael Treen |
| Main cast | Nelson Cavaquinho | Harry Shearer, Keith Richards, Graham Parker, Mick Jagger, Bob Harris |
Synopsis
Nelson Cavaquinho
A short film of lovely poetic, observational elements and interviews with the famed samba singer/songwriter Nelson Antônio da Silva, whose adopted last name ‘Cavaquinho’ refers to the small guitar-like instrument that he played and used to compose his songs.
The Session Man
The story of highly gifted pianist and unsung hero, Nicky Hopkins, who played with the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Who, the Kinks and many more.
Where to watch
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