Miracle

The social context of the movie is how sport, more specifically, the 1980 USA hockey team was able to pull off one of the biggest upsets in sports history over the Soviets. At this time not only were the Americans involved in the Cold War with Russia, but there was economic problems in the USA, as well as an event involving Iranian hostages. It was a time of turmoil, and this hockey game gave Americans a sense of pride and belief, to help with the troubling times. By defeating the Russians in the game, it was more than just a sport victory, but a political victory over our enemy at the time. Even though I was not alive at the time, I feel a great sense of American Pride watching this movie. When Al Michaels said, "Do you believe in Miracles?" it really gives me a sense of pride. I love this country, so whenever there is an event where we overcome an obstacle, it's a great feeling. In a time where the country was in turmoil, we overcame a fierce opponent to give Americans a feeling of pride and belief. When comparing this to the Palestinians and the feeling toward their country, it is hard to believe they might have had the same feelings as we did during the Miracle on Ice. I believe the Palestinians were doing this more to hurt the Israeli's, as compared to pride for their own country. The American's wanted a sense of pride for the country. We never endangered lives, like the Palestinians.