The film Birth of a Legend is a biopic about the early life and career of Brazilian soccer star Pele, focusing on his journey from a poor neighborhood in Brazil to winning the 1958 FIFA World Cup with the Brazilian national team. The movie stars Kevin de Paula as the young Pele and traces his development as a player under the mentorship of his father and coach. While the film received some criticism for factual inaccuracies, it depicts Pele's rise to fame and celebrates his iconic status as one of the greatest soccer players of all time.