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Watch: Indian Horse 2017 123movies, Full Movie Online – Focused on the troublesome past of Residential Schools in the 60’s, we see the Indigenous Canadian and their struggles before, during, and after the fact. Specifically following the story of young Saul Indian Horse, and his journey throughout every stereotypical and racist obstacle imaginable. Seemingly on his way to stardom as a talented hockey player, backed by the support of his dream and fellow indigenous teammates belief, the battles continue to develop, and overtime turns him towards the very stereotypes he so desperately fought to overcome. A fair warning that while sport themed, this movie is about much more, and as a warning is exceptionally sad and distressing. Regardless of being well educated in the treatment of Indigenous people back then or not, it’s certainly not comfortable to see the portrayal of what life might have been like in the residential schools, and even further what life was like on the road in our own country of Canada during those times. Like climbing a mountain, for every steep incline you think the movie is finally on the up and up, until a crashing stagnant detail hits, and the battle becomes that much more difficult for young Saul. He’s so close to establishing the dream, the great feat, but against all odds, who could imagine facing this battle on one’s own. All things considered, the movie is certainly not your run of the mill sports movie that progresses towards a…well you should watch for yourself and see..
Plot: 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.
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	7.2/10 Votes: 2,276
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An authentic, emotional and intellectual drama that should be watched in Canadian history classes
Based upon Richard Wagamese’s novel of the same name, Indian Horse tells an authentic, hopeful yet tear-jerking story that too many First Nations people have gone through in Canada over the course of the past two centuries and beyond.

The movie tells the story of Saul Indian Horse, an Ojibway boy from Northwestern Ontario, whose family runs away from white men who are forcing children to go to residential schools where they must assimilate to European culture by any means necessary. Isolated in the wilderness, Saul’s brother dies of a disease he caught at school and his parents, who already got assimilated to Christianity, decide to move south to bury their child. Saul stays behind with his old grandmother who gets increasingly sick but his parents never return. His grandmother and Saul decide to join some family members before the harsh winter starts but the weak grandmother dies on the journey. Saul gets discovered by two white men who bring him to a residential school. He witnesses severe mental and physical abuse as First Nations children aren’t allowed to speak their mother tongues or live their traditional lifestyles. The only thing that makes Saul’s desolate life more joyful is when he discovers ice hockey. He watches games on television with a young priest who also builds a hockey rink and organizes competitive tournaments. Saul’s skills get discovered as a teenager and he moves south to the mining town Manitouwadge where he lives in a caring foster family and plays in a local hockey team. He soon becomes a respected star player but also starts facing racism from fans and opponents. A scout then convinces the young adult to move to Toronto where Saul plays for the farm team of the Toronto Maple Leafs and has a promising career ahead of him. Saul however cracks under the increasing pressure of being targeted by racist fans and opponents on an almost daily base and quits hockey to live the life of a nomad, accepting odd jobs between Thunder Bay and Sudbury. He develops a serious addiction to alcohol and is told by a doctor that his next binge drinking could lead to his death. Saul realizes he must face and overcome his demons of the past and find a place called home to save his life.

There are numerous elements that make this film one of the best dramas in recent memory. First of all, the story that is told here is relevant as it exemplifies the cruel fate of many First Nations members. Secondly, the movie is very emotional, meandering constantly between sadness and hope in all stages of the main character’s life. Thirdly, the acting performances are absolutely great as the main character doesn’t speak much but tells us so much more about his inner demons through facial expressions. Fourthly, the settings are intriguing and shift from beautiful isolated landscapes over isolated schools to mining towns and big cities. Fifthly, camera, lighting and sound techniques are calm, decent and precise which suits the slightly gloomy mood and slow pace of the movie very well. Sixthly, it’s interesting that the movie introduces us to distinct characters and not just racist antagonists but also encouraging coaches, welcoming foster parents and driven team mates. Seventhly, I liked that the movie ended with a minor twist that makes us re-evaluate the scenes we have seen prior to that moment. Indian Horse certainly offers a lot of food for thought.

Indian Horse is a movie that should be watched in history classes at Canadian high schools as it exemplifies the fate of many First Nations members in that country over the past two centuries and beyond. Indian Horse is authentic, emotional and intellectual all at once which makes it one of the best dramas in recent memory. Anyone who is interested in the history of the New World should watch this film. Those who like ice hockey should also give it a try. Anyone intrigued by Canadian culture should also give it a shot. To keep it short, there isn’t any reason to not watch this brilliant movie.

A Deeply Moving – and at Times Disturbing – Film that Everyone Should See.
Before I review this film, I should mention a few things:

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I am Pacific Islander (very mixed, with a sprinkling of Cherokee blood), originally from the Island of Guam (or Guahan).

I came from an upper middle class family, (mostly) attending Catholic schools up to the University level (including several years spent on the Mainland).

I was raised to speak English as my first language (although I understand some of my Native language – Chamorro).

I have been living away from Guam since I graduated from high school in 2001 (I last visited Guam in 2007).

I have done research on education and cultural change (which I made into a Masters thesis).

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As first glance, all of this reads more like a confessional than a film review. And normally, I do not review films (or anything else) in this manner. But so many issues were depicted in “Indian Horse” that touched on all these different elements in my own life that I’ve found it imposible to review this movie in the objective manner.

This is a film that all tug at your heart strings. And what makes “Indian Horse” is its ability to tackle so many controversial subjects (racism, reform schools, alcoholism, sexual abuse) within a compelling coming-of-age story.

Compared to the better known histories of physical violence, histories of cultural violence through forced cultural education is much less known, whether you’re talking about Canada or Hawai’i or Guam. But for those who’ve experienced firsthand the pains of “living in two worlds,” they are the wellspring of memory, and often times traumatic memory.

I was relatively fortunate, for unlike Saul Indian Horse, my personal journey has been a much smoother one. But like Saul, I have struggled with the ironies of being singled out, even unintentionally, by others, because of my indigenous culture. It’s a lonely path that can often lead, as “Indian Horse” movingly depicts, into self-destruction. But as the movie also beautifully depicts, that journey can also lead one towards healing and redemption.

“Indian Horse” is a movie that deserves to be seen by everyone.

Aloha/Esta’

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Other Information:

Original Language en
Runtime 1 hr 41 min (101 min)
Budget 0
Revenue 0
Status Released
Rated Not Rated
Genre Drama, Sport
Director Stephen S. Campanelli
Writer Dennis Foon, Richard Wagamese
Actors Ajuawak Kapashesit, Wayne Baker, Sladen Peltier
Country Canada
Awards 10 wins & 9 nominations
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