Synopsis
Follows the life of Native Canadian Saul Indian Horse as he survives residential school and life amongst the racism of the 1970s. A talented hockey player, Saul must find his own path as he battles stereotypes and alcoholism.
Ratings
IMDb7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes80%
79 audience votes
Key crew
- Jesse ZubotOriginal Music Composer
- Stephen S. CampanelliDirector
- Dennis FoonWriter
Cast
- Sladen PeltierSaul (6 years)
- Forrest GoodluckSaul (15 years)
- Ajuawak KapashesitSaul (22 Years)
- Edna ManitowabiNaomi
- Michael MurphyFather Quinney
- Michiel HuismanFather Gaston
- Martin DonovanJack Lanahan
- Johnny IssalukSam
- Will StrongheartVirgil
- Melanie McLarenRuth
- Jill FrappierSister Sara
- Anders YatesFather Murphy
Stills
Themes
based on novel or book1970sice hockeyracismresidential schoolfirst nationsabuseassimilation