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Love and unity in a school torn by racism and hate in the 1970s. A gifted high school football player must learn to embrace his talent and his faith as he battles racial tensions on and off the field.


“You have the gift. You have the vision.”
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.

Sladen Peltier
Saul (6 years)

Forrest Goodluck
Saul (15 years)

Ajuawak Kapashesit
Saul (22 Years)

Edna Manitowabi
Naomi

Michael Murphy
Father Quinney

Michiel Huisman
Father Gaston

Martin Donovan
Jack Lanahan

Johnny Issaluk
Sam
Will Strongheart
Virgil
Melanie McLaren
Ruth
Indian Horse is a drama film released in 2018 exploring themes of based on novel or book, 1970s, ice hockey, racism, residential school, first nations. Directed by Stephen S. Campanelli, it stars Sladen Peltier, Forrest Goodluck, Ajuawak Kapashesit. 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.
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