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Do You Believe in Miracles?: The Story of the 1980 U.S. Hockey Team
 
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Do You Believe in Miracles?: The Story of the 1980 U.S. Hockey Team

Craig R. Whitney , Walter Mondale    NR (Not Rated)   DVD
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

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You don't need to know anything about hockey to be moved by this hourlong documentary about one of the greatest upsets in sports history: the United States' defeat of the vaunted Russian Olympic hockey team at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York. The film recounts the David vs. Goliath matchup between the Americans (essentially a group of college kids molded into a team by coach Herb Brooks, also the U.S. hockey coach in the 2002 Olympic games) and the Russians, professionals who had won four straight Olympic golds. The story is retold in interviews with the people who lived it, including Brooks and several of the American players, sportscaster Al Michaels (who uttered the title line as the game ended), and key Russian players. Do You Believe in Miracles? is a solid blend of sports and history that focuses on the human element in one of the great underdog victories of all time. --Marshall Fine

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The story of the 1980 U.S. hockey team. In February of 1980, amidst growing Cold War fears, the U.S. hockey team created an unforgettable moment of national pride when they miraculously beat the Soviets o the ice-a win selected by Sports Illustrated as the #1 sports moment of the century. Revisiting Lake Placid twenty-one years later, Do You Believe in Miracles? takes a look at the team's emotional climb to gold while exploring the tumultuous political and social landscape of the time. Interviews include U.S. players Jim Craig and Mike Eruzione, coach Herb Brooks, Soviet Players Vladislav Tretiak and Boris Mihailov, American hostage Barry Rosen, and Broadcaster Al Michaels.

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A great victory in a very dark time of the world April 13 2004
Format:DVD
I remember back in 1980 watching the Americans beat the Russian Olympic Hockey team, at Lake Placid. At the time, I didn't realize the Russion intimidation factor nor did I realize what an upset the American victory represented to the Russians. The American were an amateur hockey team and the Russians were a professional hockey team with some of the worlds best players.

I remember being impressed by the American Hockey team as they passed puck with fluidiness and team coordination and the creative of the patterns. The American seems very good and did not seek like an under dog team even though the average age was 21. The legs beat the wolf.

I felt great after the American's won, stood up and cheered, and thought about the game all day.

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A Great Sports Documentary!!! Mar 12 2004
Format:DVD
After seeing the movie Miracle, I bought this DVD from amazon.com, and have watched it several times. It really is a great piece, with some nice camera work and instant replays. The interviews and segments with the Russian team and people's reactions were also very interesting. A bargain for a wonderful piece of sports history. Yes, i believe in miracles.
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Do YOU Believe in Miracles? Feb 24 2004
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Format:DVD
AFter this documentary you will! This is the most inspirational documentary, or movie for that matter, of all time. I get goosebumps nearly throughout the whole film every time I watch it!
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Most recent customer reviews
A Fluke
Come on, who are we kidding? At that time, 2 gold medals in hockey by the US, played where? In the US... oh.. I see... The wonders money can do. Read more
Published on Dec 16 2004
IF YOU'RE AMERICAN YOU WILL LIKE IT
This is a great program, about a great moment in sports history. If you are interested in the event, buy the video. Read more
Published on July 3 2004
Okay, already!
I remember seeing this U!S!A! victory live on TV: "Do you believe in miracles!!!" Yeah, yeah. Read more
Published on Mar 3 2004 by Aaron
Fabulous Documentary
Incredible docementary! Great behind the scenes footage and interviews with players from both sides. Read more
Published on Feb 11 2004
Yes! I beleive in miracles!
This DVD was excellent. A look from both sides- USA and Russia. Great interviews, commentaries. A real tear-jerker!
Published on Feb 8 2004 by S. PELLEGRINO
Amazing
I still get chills just thinking of this video. HBO really put together a masterful documentary. This is a must see before the movie comes out on Feb 6th, 2004.
Published on Jan 5 2004 by J. Ricciardi
Best sports documentary ever? Quite possibly.
I was 12 when all of this went down...and a pretty naive 12 at that. I wasn't a follower of politics and I hadn't even been to a hockey game (and the Flames were still in my... Read more
Published on Nov 22 2003 by Brent A. Anthonisen
Yes...... I do believe in miracles
Awesome movie. Brings you right back to February 1980. A must have for any hockey fans.
Published on Mar 13 2002 by John Massura
How about that 2002 Olympic hockey series?
Now THAT is a story for the history books.
Published on Mar 12 2002
One of the Best Documentaries Around
This is simply the most moving sports documentary I've ever seen. Produced by HBO, this chronicles the journey of the 1980 U.S. Read more
Published on Mar 4 2002 by Jason Waldman
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