Summit '72

2022 - 2022

Hockey Nations

14th September 2022

Episode 1

This timely documentary series will tell the definitive story of the legendary 1972 Canada-USSR Summit Series of Hockey upon its 50th anniversary, and through a modern lens explore its legacy and lasting influence on Canadian national identity, framing it against the political and cultural climate of the times in both countries, and around the world. With never-before-seen 16mm archival footage restored in stunning 4k, and exclusive interviews with key players, SUMMIT 72 will bring an unforgettable moment in Canadian history to life on screen as never seen before. Audiences will relive—or experience for the first time—the adrenaline-fuelled, edge-of-your-seat drama of one of the most monumental cultural proxy battles of the Cold War, and trace its many reverberations in the zeitgeist right up to the present day.

Clash in Hockey Culture

21st September 2022

Episode 2

The Soviets show their victory in Game 1 was no accident, and Canadian fans show their frustrations as Team Canada struggles to keep up with Soviet-style hockey.

Finding Each Other Behind the Iron Curtain

28th September 2022

Episode 3

Team Canada and a legion of loyal fans travel into hostile territory behind the Iron Curtain for the final four games of the series.

72 Summit: Legacy

5th October 2022

Episode 4

Team Canada confronts the challenge of a lifetime in the final game of the Summit Series.

Top Cast

Phil Esposito•Paul Henderson•Ken Dryden

Director

Ravi Baichwal

Writer

Robert Macaskill

This series will tell the definitive story of the legendary 1972 eight-game 'Super Summit' through a modern lens, and explore its legacy and lasting influence on Canadian national identity, framing it against the political and cultural climate of the times in both countries, and around the world.

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Ravi Baichwal

Director

Dave Bidini

Director

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Nicholas de Pencier

Director

Robert Macaskill

Director

Robert Macaskill

Writer

Ravi Baichwal

Writer

Nicholas de Pencier Image

Nicholas de Pencier

Writer

Dave Bidini

Writer

Nicholas de Pencier Image

Nicholas de Pencier

Producer

Robert Macaskill

Producer

Naveen Prasad

Executive Producer

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Jennifer Baichwal

Executive Producer

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Tyler Levine

Line Producer

Hugh Marsh

Music

Nicholas de Pencier Image

Nicholas de Pencier

Cinematography

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