Pelada

There is another side of soccer

Away from professional stadiums, bright lights, and manicured fields, there’s another side of soccer. Tucked away on alleys, side streets, and concrete courts, people play in improvised games. Every country has a different word for it. In the United States, it's called “pick-up soccer.” In Trinidad, it's "taking a sweat." In England, it's "having a kick-about." In Brazil, the word is “pelada,” which literally means "naked"— the game stripped down to its core. It’s the version of the game played by anyone, anywhere—and it’s a window into lives all around the world.

Directors

Luke Boughen, Rebekah Fergusson, Gwendolyn Oxenham, Ryan White

Writers

Luke Boughen, Ryan White, Rebekah Fergusson, Gwendolyn Oxenham

Released

March 15, 2010

Language

English