Pelada


1h 35m 2010

Brief Synopsis

Away from the professional stadiums, bright lights and manicured fields, there is another side of soccer referred to as pick-up. In Brazil, the word is "pelada," which literally means "naked"--the game stripped down to its core. Here, we follow Luke and Gwendolyn, two former soccer stars who did not

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Sports
Release Date
2010

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 35m

Synopsis

Away from the professional stadiums, bright lights and manicured fields, there is another side of soccer referred to as pick-up. In Brazil, the word is "pelada," which literally means "naked"--the game stripped down to its core. Here, we follow Luke and Gwendolyn, two former soccer stars who did not quite make it to the pros. Not done with soccer, they take off around the world, chasing the game.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Sports
Release Date
2010

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 35m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2010

Released in United States 2010

Released in United States 2010 (Documentary Features Competition)