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Pelé

  • 2021
  • TV-14
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
6K
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Pelé in Pelé (2021)
Pelé, the new Netflix documentary, chronicles the life of the Brazilian football player, Edson Arantes do Nascimento - better known as Pelé. The documentary looks back at the extraordinary period when Pelé, the only player to win three World Cup titles, went from a young superstar in 1958 to a national hero, amidst a radical and turbulent era in Brazilian history.

The film charts Pelé’s remarkable journey to becoming the ‘King of Football’ and leading his nation’s team to their historic win at the 1970 World Cup.  With rare and exclusive filmed access to Pelé himself, the film emotionally showcases the star reflecting upon his impressive career. The documentary also includes rare archive and interviews from former legendary team-mates at Santos Futebol Clube and the Brazilian national team, including Zagallo, Amarildo and Jairzinho, as well as extraordinary testimonials from family members, journalists, artists and other personalities who witnessed the golden age of Brazilian football.

Launches on Netflix globally on 23rd February 2021.
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Looks back at the extraordinary 12-year period in which Pelé, the only man to win three World Cup titles, went from young superstar in 1958 to national hero in 1970; a radical yet turbulent ... Read allLooks back at the extraordinary 12-year period in which Pelé, the only man to win three World Cup titles, went from young superstar in 1958 to national hero in 1970; a radical yet turbulent era in Brazil’s history.Looks back at the extraordinary 12-year period in which Pelé, the only man to win three World Cup titles, went from young superstar in 1958 to national hero in 1970; a radical yet turbulent era in Brazil’s history.

  • Directors
    • Ben Nicholas
    • David Tryhorn
  • Stars
    • Pelé
    • Muhammad Ali
    • Amarildo
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    7.0/10
    6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Ben Nicholas
      • David Tryhorn
    • Stars
      • Pelé
      • Muhammad Ali
      • Amarildo
    • 35User reviews
    • 24Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Pelé
    Pelé
    • Self
    Muhammad Ali
    Muhammad Ali
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Amarildo
    • Self
    Jorge Arantes
    • Self
    Fernando Henrique Cardoso
    • Self
    Rosemeri Cholbi
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Benedita da Silva
    • Self
    Mengálvio Pedro Figueiró
    • Self
    Gilberto Gil
    Gilberto Gil
    • Self
    Robert F. Kennedy
    Robert F. Kennedy
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Maria Lucia
    • Self
    José Macia
    • Self
    Roberto Muylaert
    • Self
    Emílio Garrastazu Médici
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Dondinho Nascimento
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Antônio Delfim Netto
    • Self
    • (as Antônio Delfim Neto)
    Roberto Rivellino
    • Self
    José Trajano
    • Self
    • Directors
      • Ben Nicholas
      • David Tryhorn
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    8erdemyurdanur

    Pele who is the hero of Brazil

    I wish it was a mini series like the Last Dance instead of a movie. It could say more about his personal life and also political life in his time. But still, it was very informative for me and I don't agree with other bad comments about telling politics. Football is never separated from politics in any country, so without telling about politics, it is impossible to understand Pele or any other players.
    7josephw-32691

    Great, but....

    Pelé is the title of this documentary. Going into it I expected vintage footage of the football player in his greatest moments, the story of his footballing career, and an in-depth look at his personal life which would presumably give us insights into his mind and actions. What we get is some of that, and a strong dose of heavy-handed political rhetoric. It's curious, but pretty revealing as to the filmmaker's bias and political leanings. Honestly, if they'd stuck to the task at hand, we'd be presented with a more focused film. "Pelé - the footballer, his life, and the Brazilian dictatorship" would have been a more accurate title.
    7rfadam

    Lots of Great Clips from World Cup

    Pelé played a beautiful game of soccer and this documentary captured it well. I enjoy watching soccer so I appreciated the footage from previous world cups. The documentary was heavy on that though, and for that reason, did not portray Pelé's story with the richness and complexity it deserved.

    This documentary also covers the historical and political context of Pelé's career. As a non-Brazilian, I appreciated getting to learn about this. I didn't not think that the coverage was biased or that this documentary was a left wing propaganda film.

    I would have appreciated more discussion of the significance of Pelé being one of the first Black world sports stars. His first world cup appearance came only 11 years after Jackie Robinson integrated baseball in the US. I realize this is about Brazil but I know that county has it's own issues with anti-Blackness and racial inequality.

    All in all, a film worth watching, but one that does not match the greatness of its subject.
    aneborges1998

    Pelé is better than the movie

    Another documentary trying to manipulate the public , talking about politic. Journalists and even a former President talking all the time about dictatorship! How many times this word was repeatedly told. What was about the documentary? I give a 4
    7iquine

    Insight Into Pelé The Legend

    This is a thorough and straightforward documentary about the most famous futball player of his time; Pelé. It started at highlighting his talent before he ever played professionally through how he became a national hero. It showed key games and plays as well as the three World Cups he helped his Brazilian team to win. It touched on him being used politically and how he was not outspoken about Brazil's time under dictatorship as he too had fears about speaking against the forceful governmental rule. But it did highlight how a winning futball team can unite a country better than any politician. This is competently done and you even get to hear from Pelé himself who now walks with a walker.

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      • February 23, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official Netflix
    • Languages
      • English
      • Portuguese
    • Also known as
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