Black Ice is a Canadian documentary film, directed by Hubert Davis, produced by Vinay Virmani and slated for release in 2022.[1] Based in part on Darril Fosty and George Fosty's 2004 non-fiction book Black Ice: The Lost History of the Colored Hockey League of the Maritimes, 1895-1925, the film presents a history of the Coloured Hockey League of the Maritimes of the early 20th century, and the lingering history of anti-black racism in the sport of ice hockey.[2]
Black Ice | |
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Directed by | Hubert Davis |
Written by | Hubert Davis |
Based on | Black Ice: The Lost History of the Colored Hockey League of the Maritimes, 1895-1925 by Darril Fosty and George Fosty |
Produced by | Vinay Virmani |
Cinematography | Chris Romeike |
Edited by | Eamonn O'Connor |
Music by | Simon Poole |
Production companies | First Take Entertainment Uninterrupted Canada Black Ice Productions |
Distributed by | Elevation Pictures |
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Running time | 97 minutes |
Country | Canada |
Language | English |
Executive producers of the film included Drake, LeBron James and Maverick Carter.[3]
The film premiered at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival,[4] where it was the winner of the People's Choice Award for Documentaries.[5]
Toronto International Film Festival People's Choice Award: Documentaries | |
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