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Indian Horse

Indian Horse

You have the gift. You have the vision.

20186.91h 36m

Overview

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.

Directed by Stephen S. Campanelli
Written by Richard Wagamese, Dennis Foon
Produced by Roger Frappier, Christine Haebler, Paula Devonshire
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Top Cast

Sladen Peltier

Sladen Peltier

Saul (6 years)

Forrest Goodluck

Forrest Goodluck

Saul (15 years)

Ajuawak Kapashesit

Ajuawak Kapashesit

Saul (22 Years)

Edna Manitowabi

Edna Manitowabi

Naomi

Michael Murphy

Michael Murphy

Father Quinney

Michiel Huisman

Michiel Huisman

Father Gaston

Martin Donovan

Martin Donovan

Jack Lanahan

Johnny Issaluk

Johnny Issaluk

Sam

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Will Strongheart

Virgil

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Melanie McLaren

Ruth

Themes & Keywords

based on novel or book1970sice hockeyracismresidential schoolfirst nationsabuseassimilation

About Indian Horse

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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