Simonal: No One Knows How Tough It Was (2009)
In a time of timeless and revolutionary talents, Wilson Simonal shined as nobody before and innovated as only a few could. All of a sudden, everything vanished. This film maps the spectacular trajectory of the ex-Army corporal that ruled as a monarch, and was condemned to ostracism for an offense to which he pleaded not guilty.
Released: May 15, 2009
Runtime: 86 minutes
Genre: Documentary, Music
Stars: Wilson Simonal, Elis Regina, Sarah Vaughan, Tony Tornado, Paulo Moura, Pelé
Crew: Calvito Leal (Director), Micael Langer (Director), Cláudio Manoel (Director), Cláudio Manoel (Writer), Berna Ceppas (Original Music Composer), Karen Akerman (Editor)