Originally released as a motion picture in 2014. Special features: commentary with Gabe Polsky and Werner Herzog; Toronto International Film Festival q&a with director Gabe Polsky; trailer. Featuring, Slava Fetisov.
Summary:
A feature documentary about the Soviet Union and the most successful dynasty in sports history: the Red Army hockey team. Told from the perspective of its captain Slava Fetisov, the story portrays his transformation from national hero to political enemy. The film examines how sport mirrors social and cultural movements and parallels the rise and fall of the Red Army team with the Soviet Union.
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