In the build up to the 1958 World Cup we see Pele’s meteoric rise from the slums of Sao Paulo leading to the playing for Brazil’s national team and taking part in his first tournament at the tender age of 17.
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Tag: Biography
Trailer: Bohemian Rhapsody
A lot of things have been around this film as at one point it looked like it wasn’t going to be finished. But here we have the first trailer which is the teaser trailer and I personally think it looks outstanding. Rami Malek taking on the role of the legendary Freddie Mercury and it looks like this film due for release late 2018 looks like it is going to be something special.
Denial (2016) Review
Acclaimed writer and historian Deborah E. Lipstadt must battle for historical truth to prove the Holocaust actually occurred when David Irving, sues her for being libel when she called him a Holocaust denier.
I, Tonya (2017) Review
Based on the life of figure skater Tonya Harding and her tough battle to make it at the top and become part of the Olympic team. A tough up bringing by her mother LaVona who claimed to be helping her become the best. A brutal relationship with Jeff who becomes her husband, all ends with a huge scandal.
Chariots of Fire (1981) Review
Two British track athletes aim is to compete and win at the 1924 Olympics in France, one from England and one from Scotland who have very different backgrounds.
The Mercy (2018) Review
The incredible true story of Donald Crowhurst and his attempt to win a race to sail solo around the world without stopping, but as his boat is taking longer than expected he must leave before it is finished when his house and business become part of the deal.
My All-American (2015) Review
Coach Royal is being interviewed and looking back at the players he has coached and who he found the most inspiring, that was Freddie Steinmark who had to battle against his small size in order to prove everyone wrong. But getting to play college football wasn’t going to be his biggest challenge.
I Am Heath Ledger (2017) Review
A documentary having a closer look into the life of Heath Ledger, many of his family and friends talking about the impact he made on their lives along with archive footage shot by Heath himself. Documenting his rise into Hollywood and the journey that put him on.
The Post (2017) Review
When a cover up in US Government which has spanned over four Presidents the newspapers must risk everything to publish the papers covering the Vietnam war which will shock and anger the public.
Darkest Hour (2017) Review
Early on in World War II the newly appointed Prime Minster Winston Churchill must decide the fate of Great Britain, will he negotiate a deal with Hitler or fight on and never surrender?
