Legendary singer Cesária Évora—the Barefoot Diva—was a woman born in colonial Cape Verde whose voice took her from poverty to stardom. Never-before-seen archival footage, including personal home videos, recordings, and unique testimonies, traces the political and social contexts of Évora’s life.

As soulful as the voice of the Cape Verdean icon herself, Ana Sofia Fonseca’s intimate documentary observes the great Cesária Évora both on and off the stage. Placing her public success and private struggles side by side, the film probes the nuances of fame in a discriminatory, unforgiving industry.