Miracle: The Boys 0f '80 (Netflix Documentary Released)

Miracle: The Boys of ’80 arrives on Netflix on Friday, January 30, bringing a new documentary account of one of the most studied moments in American sports history.

The film revisits the 1980 Winter Olympics men’s ice hockey tournament, focusing on the U.S. team’s semifinal victory over the Soviet Union and the gold medal that followed.

Miracle: The Boys of ’80 presents the story through archival material and firsthand testimony. The documentary draws on never-before-seen 16mm footage and contemporary reflections from the players themselves, who were brought back to the setting of their historic win.

The documentary traces that semifinal victory and the gold medal that followed, grounding the narrative in the lived experience of the athletes who were on the ice. According to Netflix’s official description, the players were brought back to the game’s scene to reflect on what happened and how it unfolded from their perspective.

Unseen Footage and Firsthand Reflections

A key element of Miracle: The Boys of ’80 is the use of never-before-seen 16mm footage. This material forms the backbone of the film’s visual record, alongside interviews and reflections captured specifically for the documentary.

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