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. From the USSR to Russia, 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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I wanted the story to not be about hockey. I wanted to have wider appeal, to be about something much bigger. But I didn't know how I was going to get there until I saw the Soviets play for the first time on a VHS tape. I was completely astounded. I couldn't believe the creativity, the speed, the skill level, the beauty.
Gabe Polsky
