Iri Cermak is a media studies researcher. Her prior work has included hockey in United States and Canadian Olympic television broadcasts and documentary film. She lives in Panama.

Iri Cermak was born in Lima, Peru to Czechoslovakian parents. She earned her PhD in Communication at the University of Washington, Seattle. Her research focuses on media content (feature films, documentaries and TV programming), especially as it relates to the sport of hockey.

Feb 13, 2017 · Why Study Hockey as a Repertoire? Iri Cermak is a media studies researcher. Her prior work has included hockey in United States and Canadian Olympic television broadcasts and documentary...

Mar 19, 2017 · As media studies scholar Iri Cermak argues in her fascinating analysis of more than fifty hockey-related films released since the 1970s, cinematic depictions of the game have simultaneously exposed viewers to the culture of hockey while also sending messages about hockey’s relationship to broader social beliefs about violence, sportsmanship ...

Jan 12, 2023 · "This study focuses on hockey-themed films and television movies from the U.S. and Canada spanning several decades. Depictions of historical games are discussed, including the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" and the 1972 Summit Series. …

The Cinema of Hockey: Four Decades of the Game on Screen: Cermak, Iri: 9781476666259: Books - Amazon.ca

Mar 6, 2024 · Written by Iri Cermak, this 344-page textbook delves into the rich history of hockey as portrayed on film. Discover how the game has been immortalized on screen through a variety of formats, from trade paperbacks to full-feature films, …

Feb 13, 2017 · Ice hockey has featured in North American films since the early days. Hockey's sizable cinematic repertoire explores different views of the sport, including the role of aggression, the business of sports, race and gender, and the role of women in the game. This critical study focuses on hockey...