Summaries

Black Ice exposes a history of racism in hockey through the untold stories of Black hockey players, both past and present, in a predominantly white sport.

Black Ice, the award-winning UNINTERRUPTED documentary that exposes a history of racism in hockey through the untold stories of Black hockey players, both past and present, in a predominantly white sport. Directed by Academy Award®- and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Hubert Davis, Black Ice masterfully navigates the challenges, triumphs, and unique experiences faced by these athletes through poignant firsthand accounts from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) hockey players past, including Willie O'Ree, the first Black player in the National Hockey League, and former professional hockey player Akim Aliu, with the stories of present stars, including P.K. Subban and Wayne Simmonds. The film explores the deep BIPOC roots of the game, dating back to 1865 and the Colored Hockey League of the Maritimes (CHL), the first all-pro league, which not only introduced the slapshot but shaped the game of hockey we know today. Davis exposes racist patterns that span generations, even highlighting stories of how sports institutions have exerted pressure on players seeking change to remain silent.—Lionsgate

Details

Keywords
  • color in title
  • ice hockey
  • other sport
  • ice hockey player
  • ice hockey team
Genres
  • Sport
  • Documentary
Release date Feb 1, 2023
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Production companies The SpringHill Company Uninterrupted

Box office

Gross US & Canada $47362
Opening weekend US & Canada $28251
Gross worldwide $47362

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 36m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio

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