Chico Mário, a Melodia da Liberdade recalls the trajectory of a musician recognised by his contemporaries as one of the most talented of his time and who needs to be discovered by those who enjoy good music. Over nine years, this composer and violin-player, Henfil and Betinho´s brother, produced the material for eight records of his own. Pioneer of collective financing and independant music, he moved freely through all the wealth of Brazilian sounds, from the erudite to choro. The film includes the participation of Orquestra Ouro Preto, violonists from Minas Gerais and the narration of Lenine and Bárbara Paz.