Black Ice

Jul 14, 2023

1h 30m

★ 7.5

History is on the ice.

Overview

This incisive, urgent documentary examines the history of anti-Black racism in hockey, from the segregated leagues of the 19th century to today’s NHL, where Black athletes continue to struggle against bigotry.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

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Bell Media

Crave

Black Ice Trailers

Cast

Self

P.K. Subban

Self

Sarah Nurse

Self

Anthony Duclair

Self

Blake Bolden

Self

Darnell Nurse

Self

Matt Dumba

Self

Willie O'Ree

Self

Akim Aliu

Self

Jashvina Shah

Self

Sarorya Tinker

Self

Harvel Tinker

Self

Mark Connors

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