Red Penguins is a 2019 sports documentary film written, produced and directed by Gabe Polsky, in co-production with Studio Hamburg Enterprises and Norddeutscher Rundfunk.
American marketer Steve Warshaw was sent to Moscow and was tasked to transform the team into the greatest show in Russia, attracting some of the biggest names in Hollywood and advertising along the way.
The film uses archival footage and features the Gogol Bordello song "Start Wearing Purple".
[11] Dennis Harvey of Variety called it"A very entertaining feature ... Its assembly is always lively, aimed at engaging viewers with or without any interest in hockey.
"[12] Red Penguins was mentioned as an awards contender by Variety, The Hollywood Reporter and The Wrap.