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Deep Dive: Black Ice (2023)

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Black Ice
Black Ice is a 2022 Canadian documentary directed by Hubert Davis, based on the book by Darril Fosty and George Fosty. The film focuses on the history of the Coloured Hockey League of the Maritimes, which existed from 1895 to 1925, and examines the ongoing issue of anti-black racism in ice hockey. It features testimonies from Black hockey players and shows their experiences with racism in the sport. The film premiered at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival, where it won the People's Choice Award for Documentaries. It was also included in TIFF's annual year-end Canada's Top Ten list for 2022, indicating its critical reception and significance in Canadian cinema.

Why Watch

  • •Find out about the Coloured Hockey League's history.
  • •See testimonies from Black hockey players about racism.
  • •Meet executive producers like Drake and LeBron James.

Did You Know

•The film won the People's Choice Award for Documentaries at TIFF 2022.
•96% of critics on Rotten Tomatoes rated the film positively.
•The film is based on a book published in 2004 about a hockey league from 1895 to 1925.

Perfect For

Hockey history enthusiastsFans of Canadian cinemaSocial justice advocates