Red Army
Slava Fetisov, captain of the Soviet Union's hockey team, reflects on the pressures and sacrifices of elite athletes in a politically charged sports environment.
“Cold War On Ice”
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Slava Fetisov, captain of the Soviet Union's hockey team, reflects on the pressures and sacrifices of elite athletes in a politically charged sports environment.
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Slava Fetisov, captain of the Soviet Union's hockey team, reflects on his career during the 1980s. He describes the rigorous training and intense pressure athletes faced in a system focused on winning. Fetisov became a national hero but later found himself at odds with the political establishment. The film details the sacrifices made by elite athletes and the changing dynamics of sports and society in the Soviet Union. Directed by Gabe Polsky, "Red Army" runs for 84 minutes.
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The GuardianThe Soviets’ battles with the US, on and off the ice, are relived in this documentary.
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