This is more than just a sports documentary. This is Maradona as Kusturica sees him: the revolutionary, the footballer, the man, the God, the drug addict, the legend. Maradona has a reputation as the people’s champion - an athlete who rose from humble beginnings to achieve worldwide fame in the face of incredible adversity, starring for Argentina in four World Cups. Off the field, Maradona is almost as famous for his fast living and anti-imperialistic views. As the director and his subject grow increasingly intimate, Maradona reveals details about his life that have never before come to light. The films offers a unique look at the way the soccer star was shaped by his surroundings and conversations with the people closest to him offering insight into his colourful personality.