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Indian Horse(2018)

Not Rated
1h 41m
- Drama
- Sport

Release Date: Apr 13, 2018 | Limited

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.

Note: Distributed by Elevation Pictures

Releases

Original Release | Apr 13, 2018

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Box Office

Results

Opening Weekend US & Canada:
$5,521
Total US & Canada:
$2,097,362
Total Worldwide:
$2,097,362

Director & Top Cast

Stephen S. Campanelli
Director

Michiel Huisman
Father Gaston

Ajuawak Kapashesit
Adult Saul (22 Yrs.)

Wayne Baker
Saul (Narrator)

Sladen Peltier
Young Saul (6 Yrs.)

Skye Pelletier
Benjamin (11 Yrs.)

Edna Manitowabi

Naomi

Melanie McLaren

Ruth

Oracle Arrand

Ruth

Johnny Issaluk

Sam

Caleb Marshall

Truant Officer #1

Jill Frappier

Sister Sara

Anders Yates

Father Murphy

Emily Klassen

Sister Grace

Braeden Crouse

Young Lonnie (9 Yrs.)

Michael Murphy

Father Quinney

Irene Poole

Sister Ignacia

Eva Greyeyes

Rebecca Wolf

Other Details

Country of Origin: Canada

Summaries

Storyline

Focused on the troublesome past of Residential Schools in the 60's, we see the Indigenous Canadian and their struggles before, during, and after the fact. Specifically following the story of young Saul Indian Horse, and his journey throughout every stereotypical and racist obstacle imaginable. Seemingly on his way to stardom as a talented hockey player, backed by the support of his dream and fellow indigenous teammates belief, the battles continue to develop, and overtime turns him towards the very stereotypes he so desperately fought to overcome. A fair warning that while sport themed, this movie is about much more, and as a warning is exceptionally sad and distressing. Regardless of being well educated in the treatment of Indigenous people back then or not, it's certainly not comfortable to see the portrayal of what life might have been like in the residential schools, and even further what life was like on the road in our own country of Canada during those times. Like climbing a mountain, for every steep incline you think the movie is finally on the up and up, until a crashing stagnant detail hits, and the battle becomes that much more difficult for young Saul. He's so close to establishing the dream, the great feat, but against all odds, who could imagine facing this battle on one's own. All things considered, the movie is certainly not your run of the mill sports movie that progresses towards a...well you should watch for yourself and see. — Jacob Hobbins