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DVD

Of miracles and men

Call Number

  • DVD 796.96266 O31 (CEN)

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Publication Information

[Bristol, Connecticut] : ESPN Home Entertainment, [2016]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (101 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

Not rated.

Summary

The story of one of the greatest upsets in sports history has been told. Or has it? On a Friday evening in Lake Placid, a plucky band of American collegians stunned the vaunted Soviet national team, 4-3 in the medal round of the 1980 Winter Olympic hockey competition. But there was another, unchronicled side to the 'Miracle On Ice.' The so-called bad guys from America's ideological adversary were in reality good men and outstanding players, and there was a certain shame in their having to live the rest of their lives with the results of February 22, 1980. Director Jonathan Hock explores the scope of the "Miracle On Ice" through the Soviet lens, giving it renewed suspense and a fresh perspective. In the wake of that famous loss, head coach Viktor Tikhonov and captain Slava Fetisov waged a personal battle that determined the future of Russian hockey.

Notes

Title from container.

Originally broadcast as part of the series 30 for 30, season II on ESPN in 2015.

Bonus features: Director's statements.

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