# The Groove Under the Groove (2026)

> A vibrant Brazilian music documentary tracing Paulinho da Costa’s singular percussion artistry through a lifetime of landmark collaborations.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7568250

## Facts

- Runtime: 90 min
- Genres: Documentary, Music
- Director: Oscar Rodrigues Alves
- Cast: Paulinho da Costa, Quincy Jones, George Benson, Ray Parker, Jr., Lalo Schifrin, Verdine White, Maurice White, will.i.am
- TMDB rating: 8.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt39676980/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: warm, reflective, celebratory, music appreciation night, documentary evening

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