Black Ice

Synopsis

Black Ice, the award-winning UNINTERRUPTED documentary that exposes a history of racism in hockey through the untold stories of Black hockey players, both past and present, in a predominantly white sport.

Directed by Academy Award®- and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Hubert Davis, Black Ice masterfully navigates the challenges, triumphs, and unique experiences faced by these athletes through poignant firsthand accounts from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) hockey players past, including Willie O’Ree, the first Black player in the National Hockey League, and former professional hockey player Akim Aliu, with the stories of present stars, including P.K. Subban and Wayne Simmonds. The film explores the deep BIPOC roots of the game, dating back to 1865 and the Colored Hockey League of the Maritimes (CHL), the first all-pro league, which not only introduced the slapshot but shaped the game of hockey we know today. Davis exposes racist patterns that span generations, even highlighting stories of how sports institutions have exerted pressure on players seeking change to remain silent.

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Poster

Black Ice

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Photography

Courtesy of Roadside Attractions

Courtesy of Roadside Attractions

Sarah Nurse in BLACK ICE  Courtesy of Roadside Attractions

Sarah Nurse in BLACK ICE Courtesy of Roadside Attractions

Courtesy of Roadside Attractions

Courtesy of Roadside Attractions

Willie O’Ree in BLACK ICE  Courtesy of Roadside Attractions

Willie O’Ree in BLACK ICE Courtesy of Roadside Attractions

P.K. Subban in BLACK ICE  Courtesy of Roadside Attractions

P.K. Subban in BLACK ICE Courtesy of Roadside Attractions

Director Hubert Davis  Courtesy of Roadside Attractions

Director Hubert Davis Courtesy of Roadside Attractions

Blake Bolden in BLACK ICE  Courtesy of Roadside Attractions

Blake Bolden in BLACK ICE Courtesy of Roadside Attractions

Akim Aliu in BLACK ICE  Courtesy of Roadside Attractions

Akim Aliu in BLACK ICE Courtesy of Roadside Attractions