Indian Horse
~You have the gift. You have the vision.
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.
Genres
- Drama
General Information
Release Date: 2018-04-13
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 96 min
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