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Pelé
Documentary · 2021
Against the backdrop of a turbulent era in Brazil, this documentary captures Pelé's extraordinary path from breakthrough talent to national hero. Mixing rare archival footage and exclusive interviews, this documentary celebrates the legendary Brazilian footballer who personified football as art.
The sides of Pelé
- Pelé at the World Cups from 1958 to 1970
- Brazil under military dictatorship
- Pelé looking back late in life
Pelé is good for you if…
- you like archive footage of Pelé winning three World Cups.
- you like hearing Pelé tell his own story late in life.
- you like seeing football tangled with Brazil's turbulent years.
Pelé is bad for you if…
- you won't read subtitles in Portuguese.
- you'd rather keep politics out of a football story.
About: fame · pressure · national pride
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