A HOMEGROWN MIRACLE
TITLE
The Architect of a Miracle | A Homegrown Miracle | Episode 4
LOCATION
St. Paul, Minnesota
Lake Placid, New York
Grand Rapids, Minnesota
Roseau, Minnesota
Brainerd, Minnesota
CLIENT
Northern Pine Productions
CREW
Eric Gislason, Senior Producer
Cole O’Brien, Cinematographer & Editor
Josh Bryant, Cinematographer & Editor
Joe Pauly, Motion Graphics
Rob Leer, Associate Producer
With the 1980 team’s stunning victory over the powerhouse Soviet Red Army team in their first medal round game.
All that stood between the star-spangled Cinderella team from the United States and an Olympic Gold Medal was a formidable opponent in Finland.
The results and what followed were the stuff of which Miracles are made.
Episode four also highlights immediate and rare post-game thoughts and emotions and the 1980 team's visit to the White House for their first taste of official stardom.
Experience the poignant reflections of when a team of 20 players disbanded and said goodbyes, which includes a final farewell to their head coach, Herb Brooks.