The read
A Balasaur Score of 68 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7/10, Metacritic 61/100. Streaming on Netflix.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7/10
Metacritic61/100
218 audience votes
Key crew
- Gabriel FerreiraOriginal Music Composer
- Felipe KimOriginal Music Composer
- Antonio PintoOriginal Music Composer
- David TryhornDirector
- Ben NicholasDirector
Cast
- PeléSelf
- ZagalloSelf
- Gilberto GilSelf
- Benedita da SilvaSelf
- Fernando Henrique CardosoSelf
- AmarildoSelf
- RivelinoSelf
- Robert F. KennedySelf (archive Photos)
- Muhammad AliSelf (archive Footage)
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