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UCLA Film & Television Archive and the Hammer Museum present

Pelé: Birth of a Legend

Two young boys running and leaping outdoors.
June 8, 2025 - 11:00 am


All Family Flicks screenings are free admission. Seating is first come, first served. The Billy Wilder Theater opens 15 minutes before each Family Flicks program.

Pelé: Birth of a Legend 

U.S., 2016

This family-friendly biopic-meets-sports drama follows Pelé’s rise from rural Brazil to global stardom, shaped by family, friends and coaches. Showcasing his unique “ginga” style and cultural impact, the film pulses with rhythm and heart as it delivers exciting soccer sequences and an inspiring glimpse into Pelé’s legendary journey.

DCP, color, 107 min. Directors/Screenwriters: Jeff Zimbalist, Michael Zimbalist. With: Kevin de Paula, Vincent D’Onofrio, Mariana Nunes, Seu Jorge, Rodrigo Santoro.

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