About the Film
"FALL IN LOVE WITH THE UNDEFEATED 1957 UNC NATIONAL CHAMPION TAR HEELS FOR
THE FIRST TIME, OR ALL OVER AGAIN!"
Hollywood screenwriters could not have scripted a more compelling sports storyline than the one showcased in the new documentary, McGuire’s Miracle.
This definitive account of the magical, undefeated 1956-57 University of North Carolina men’s National Champion basketball season, McGuire’s Miracle is an expertly crafted film that skillfully captures the miraculous events and colorful personalities that fueled one of the most legendary sports stories ever. The cast of this timeless tale is led by the charismatic, Big Apple-born head coach, Frank McGuire, who brought with him to Chapel Hill the best-of-the-best players the New York City metropolitan area had to offer. The film’s supporting cast includes the influential and colorful characters who were vital to the early years of the Atlantic Coast Conference.
To provide a sterling “Hollywood ending,” the incredible ’56-57 season culminated in storybook fashion as the UNC Tar Heels defeated a Wilt Chamberlain-led Kansas Jayhawks team in triple overtime for the national collegiate title. Many sports historians consider the 1957 NCAA championship game between the Heels and Jayhawks the greatest college basketball game ever played!
A “new kind of documentary,” McGuire’s Miracle is a hybrid between a traditional documentary and a feature film, successfully appealing to both younger and older audiences, as well as both men and women. With a runtime of 2 hours and 44 minutes, the film’s strength lies in its ability to transcend the traditional sports story formula, entertaining with warmth, humor, and an immersive look into the late 1950s.
In capturing the magic of this incredible 32-0 season, McGuire’s Miracle draws from over fifty interviews, a rich archive of still photos and video footage, articles, and current on-camera interviews featuring the ’57 players. It also pays homage to the golden age of songwriting, with 140 tunes spanning Great American Songbook standards, period jazz, rock 'n' roll, opera, and even country music! Among the production’s attributes, McGuire’s Miracle features several opening animated, musical menus that allow easy navigation to any of the 13 sections of the film. These menus also provide quick access to the production’s two official trailers.
The DVD case is housed in a beautifully designed slipcase, trimmed with a metallic gold stretch loop and bow. A custom-printed envelope, adorned with period artwork from 1957, holds additional information about the film (see the image in the “Purchase the McGuire’s Miracle Documentary” window pane as you scroll down the website).
To fully appreciate McGuire’s Miracle, it’s important to note that in the late ‘50s, television was just beginning to gain an audience. Consequently, this unique story holds particular significance, as 1957 marks the period when collegiate basketball became a "media darling" due to the national excitement generated by this Tar Heel team. As many giants have underpinned the fever known as “March Madness,” perhaps the one true Goliath among them can be traced back to a small town called Chapel Hill, where a cocky group of street-smart New Yorkers took the South — and the nation — by storm!
McGuire’s Miracle is a production of McGuire's Miracle Productions, LLC and FilmNC Capital Management, LLC.
All Rights Reserved.
Purchase the McGuire's Miracle Documentary
$29.99
McGuire's Miracle will be shipped within 5 business days of the purchase date. All orders include domestic shipping.
Purchase the McGuire's Miracle Poster
$21.99
Picture on your den wall an 18x24 inch poster that depicts the McGuire's Miracle DVD cover, which shows the '57 starting five jubilantly running along Times Square, as Head Coach Frank McGuire looks on with pride and approval! This image can be seen on the above scrolling feature that displays the DVD cover (bordered by a rust-colored basketball skin), back and slipcase.
This premium quality, glossy poster can be beautifully displayed in a standard-sized 18x24 inch gallery frame, which can be purchased in most craft or department stores, or through Amazon.com.
It's a terrific holiday or birthday gift for the Tar Heel fan!
All orders include domestic shipping and will be shipped within 5 days of purchase.
Tributes for McGuire's Miracle
Lennie Rosenbluth - '57 UNC Forward and 1957 Helms Foundation College Basketball Player of the Year
"I just love McGuire's Miracle! It truly captures the warmth of the season and the essence of Coach McGuire, who would absolutely love this film! Fantastic job and great memories! Five stars!!!"
Larry Brown - Former UNC Player, Collegiate and Professional Basketball Coach
"Amazing! Fantastic film!"
Kevin Johnson - Grandson of UNC Head Coach, Frank McGuire
"I was just blown away! You captured my Grandfather perfectly and he would love the film!"
Joe Quigg - '57 UNC Forward, Hit the Two Winning Free Throws in the National Championship Game
"I just loved the film! In watching again, my knocking the ball away from Wilt Chamberlain at the end of the '57 National Championship game, I got up there pretty good!"
Bill Raftery - Analyst and Play-by-Play Announcer for CBS Sports NCAA Tournament Coverage
"McGuire's Miracle is beautifully executed, very well-written and very impressive. It beautifully captures the personality and character of Frank McGuire, as well as the North Carolina/New York City connection. The side stories are terrific and the homage paid to Assistant Coach Buck Freeman and to Sportscast Producer, Castleman D. Chesley, is magnificent. The humor is great and the music made me want to get up and dance! All in all, the film is very well thought out and very tastefully done!"
Linda Fleishman - Wife of '57 Team Manager, Joel Fleishman
"Bravo! My jaw is sore from smiling and I'm not sure if I blinked throughout the entire movie! I loved it and have been bursting at the seams! The attention to detail is remarkable and the production is truly a piece of art. To call the film a "documentary" does not do it justice. With McGuire's Miracle, you've created a new genre in sports films!"
Bob Young - '57 Player and Center/Forward "Sixth Man"
"I'm proud to have been a member of this incredible group of student-athletes, all of whom graduated to lead successful lives. I extend my gratitude to FilmNC Capital Management, the producer of this extraordinary film!"
Fred Hobson - Author of "Off the Rim: Basketball and Other Religions in a Carolina Childhood"
"An informative and entertaining film about the 1956-57 national champion North Carolina Tar Heels, a team that had one of the most remarkable - and, yes, miraculous - seasons in college basketball history with its 32-0 record topped off by two triple overtime wins in what is now called the Final Four. Does an especially good job of telling the story behind the championship, the story of Frank McGuire and his New York City recruits - four Catholics and a Jew - who captured the attention and the hearts of what was then an almost all-Protestant North Carolina. A film that captures the times as well as an unprecedented (and unmatched since) basketball season. "