Pele Birth of a Legend

This biographical drama chronicles the early life of the legendary Brazilian soccer player, Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pelé. The film captures his rise from the slums of São Paulo to leading Brazil to its first World Cup victory in 1958 at the age of 17. Directed by Jeff Zimbalist, the movie stars Kevin de Paula as Pelé and features Vincent D’Onofrio and Rodrigo Santoro in supporting roles. While it did not receive major awards, the film is noted for its vibrant depiction of 1950s Brazil and its focus on the cultural impact of soccer. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.