Indian Horse is a movie directed by Stephen S. Campanelli in 2017 and based on the book of the same name by Richard Wagamese, first published in 2012. The movie features Sladen Peltier, Forrest Goodluck, Ajuawak Kapashesit, Michiel Huisman, Martin Donovan, Michael Murphy, and others.
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“The movie is better than the book”
But the book is worth reading.
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Storyline
The movie traces the journey of Saul Indian Horse, a Native Canadian, as he navigates the challenges of residential school and confronts the pervasive racism of the 1970s era. Despite facing adversity, Saul showcases his remarkable hockey skills, yet must carve out his unique identity while combating stereotypes and grappling with alcoholism.
Movie vs Book
Year
2017
Minutes
101
Movie Rate
7.30
Source: IMDb
Year
2012
Pages
221
Book Rate
8.86
S: Goodreads
Book
Indian Horse
Author: Richard Wagamese
Country: Canada
First published in: 2012
Length: 221 pages
Genre: Fiction
User polls & recommendations
“To me the best book adaptations are like 'Brokeback Mountain.' Which is a short story, 21 pages, that expands so beautifully into a movie.”
DEREK CIANFRANCE (Filmmaker)
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