Miracle: The Boys of '80

This is an inspiring look at an underdog's historic triumph against all odds.

Directed by

Jacob Rogal, Max Gershberg

Genres

Documentary, History

Starring

Herb Brooks, Mike Eruzione, Jim Craig

Overview

This is the story of the “Miracle on Ice,” when the 1980 US Hockey Team beat the USSR in the Olympic semi-finals at the height of the Cold War to bring home a gold medal. Their iconic underdog story is told with never-before-seen 16mm footage and firsthand reflections from the players who were brought back to the scene of their historic victory.

How it feels

Uplifting and earnest. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Sport, friendship, survival, politics

Content

No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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