This is a 2022 four-part CBC documentary series telling the definitive story, through a modern lens, of the legendary 1972 eight-game 'Super Summit' ice hockey series between Canada and the Soviet Union.

With never-before-seen 16mm archival footage restored in stunning 4k, and exclusive interviews with key players, Summit 72 brings an unforgettable moment in Canadian history to life on screen as never seen before. Audiences have relived — or experienced for the first time — the adrenaline-fueled, edge-of-your-seat drama of one of the most monumental cultural proxy battles of the Cold War and traced its many reverberations in the zeitgeist right up to the present day.

In addition, Summit 72 explores the hockey series' 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. It also explores how Canada and its relationship to hockey has changed since then, and what seeds of change were made visible in this clash of cultures. Enjoy!