Pelé

 is a Brazilian sport biographical-historical documentary film directed by David Tryhorn and Ben Nicholas. It will be released on Netflix on February 23, 2021. This film documents the story of iconic footballer Pelé, his quest for perfection and the mythical status he attained..

Summary
"Mixing rare archival footage and exclusive interviews, this documentary celebrates the soccer legend who personified the beautiful game: Pelé."

- Official Netflix synopsis

This documentary feature tells the story of iconic footballer Pelé, his quest for perfection and the mythical status he attained. The story looks back at the extraordinary 12-year period in which Pelé, the only man to win three World Cup titles, went from superstar in 1958 to saviour in 1970; a radical yet turbulent era in Brazil’s history. As well as unprecedented interview access to Pelé, the film includes astounding archive footage and interviews with legendary former team-mates including Zagallo, Jairzinho and Rivellino.

Cast

 * Pelé
 * Mário Zagallo
 * Jairzinho
 * Rivellino