Valery's Ankle
- 2006
- 33m
![VALERY'S ANKLE explodes the spectacle of hockey violence and its representation in North American media. Taking Bobby Clarke's breaking of rival Russian star Valery Kharlamov's ankle during the 1972 Summit Series as its departure point and site of research, the film uncovers a disturbing history of unforetold and abject Canadian behaviour.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMjA1MjI0ODI0MV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNzEzNjc2Mg@@._V1_QL75_UX500_CR0,46,500,281_.jpg)
In September 1972, Canadian hockey pros faced the amateur Soviets for the first time ever. Played under the specter of the Cold War, Canada's victory in this famous series, thanks to a last-... Read allIn September 1972, Canadian hockey pros faced the amateur Soviets for the first time ever. Played under the specter of the Cold War, Canada's victory in this famous series, thanks to a last-minute winning goal, has become the best known and celebrated Canadian story of all time. ... Read allIn September 1972, Canadian hockey pros faced the amateur Soviets for the first time ever. Played under the specter of the Cold War, Canada's victory in this famous series, thanks to a last-minute winning goal, has become the best known and celebrated Canadian story of all time. But the games were also marked by extreme acts of violence that are only subconsciously re... Read all