The film Miracle depicts the true story of the American hockey team during the 1980 Winter Olympics. The film generally stays faithful to the real events of their journey to becoming champions, but with a little extra Hollywood touch. The film aims to illustrate the miracle of an underdog's victory over a superior team and what this victory means for the country. The sacrifices the team members had to make to become good enough to win are exposed, as well as the hardships they endured due to their age and status within the hockey community. This film is a fascinating account of the courage shown by the players and the coach, Herb Brooks. Miracle stays true to the true story of Team USA in several different ways. One of the most notable is Brooks' photo of the 1960 Olympic hockey team, which includes him. Later in the film, it is explained that he made the 1960 team, but was cut a week before the games because his coach drafted a better player. He uses his story to motivate his players to give, making the team their only priority. He frequently questions their motivation and repeatedly pushes them to the breaking point. This is true to Herb Brooks' true strategy. He wanted to instill fear in them, so that they would give their all for him and their teammates every day. He knew it would take a united effort from everyone to make up for their lack of experience compared to the other teams. Another connection between the film and the real story is the scene after their tie with the Norwegians in Oslo, Brooks actually demanded to skate back and forth on the ice for almost an hour. The fence guy also turned off the lights while they were doing them in real life. While he did... middle of paper ...... he set up the ideal conditions for them to achieve this bond when he gave them a common enemy within himself. This had a huge impact on their ability to win the match against the Soviets. This film is a source of inspiration for all underdog athletes who compete against their most talented rivals. The story of “Miracle on Ice” debunked the myth that miraculous victories are not achieved through hard work and determination. The United States didn't have the most talented or experienced team, but they managed to defeat the best team in the world in the most important game of the year. This was not a fortuitous victory, they were underestimated by the Soviets and this, combined with their sheer will, led to the defeat of their ultimate rivals. Team USA is not only a leader for the world's hockey players; they represent any team that has ever been told they can't win.