Global Perspectives at the Movies "Indian Horse" (2017, NR)

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 @ 6pm (Adults)

Global Perspectives is a group devoted to exploring history and looking at diverse perspectives through fiction.  The program is held monthly on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from October 2024-June 2025 at 6pm in the Carnegie Library meeting room. We alternate between discussing a book one month to viewing a movie the next month throughout the series. Be sure to join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/globalperspectivesbookclub or email arobertson@munpl.org if you would like to join our email list.

This Month's Movie:

This month, we will watch Indian Horse directed by Stephen S. Campanelli and starring Ajuawak Kapashesit, Wayne Baker, and Sladen Peltier.

Synopsis from IMDb:

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.