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The Electric Indian

Henry Boucha's story can break your heart if you don't look hard enough. His story is one of struggle, tragedy, and triumph. The film follows Boucha's journey from high school hockey standout to Olympic medalist; from professional stardom to crushing defeat; and from struggle to healing.

The Electric Indian

56m 40s

Henry Boucha's story can break your heart if you don't look hard enough. His story is one of struggle, tragedy, and triumph. The film follows Boucha's journey from high school hockey standout to Olympic medalist; from professional stardom to crushing defeat; and from struggle to healing.

Episodes

  • The Electric Indian: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Electric Indian

    56m 40s

    Henry Boucha's story can break your heart if you don't look hard enough. His story is one of struggle, tragedy, and triumph. The film follows Boucha's journey from high school hockey standout to Olympic medalist; from professional stardom to crushing defeat; and from struggle to healing.

Extras + Features

  • On the Road to Warroad with Henry Boucha: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    On the Road to Warroad with Henry Boucha

    3m 17s

    In this exclusive behind-the-scenes video, get a sneak peek into the making of The Electric Indian, a compelling documentary that traces the life journey of hockey legend, Henry Boucha.

  • The Electric Indian | Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Electric Indian | Preview

    30s

    A documentary from filmmaker Leya Hale, The Electric Indian follows Ojibwe hockey legend, Henry Boucha. A stand-out hockey star from Warroad, Minnesota, Boucha impressed on the ice from the 1969 Minnesota High School Hockey Tournament to the 1972 Olympics to the NHL, but an on-ice assault and injury ended his athletic career that unexpectedly led to a journey of healing and cultural reclamation.

  • The Electric Indian | Music: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Electric Indian | Music

    53s

    Music by national recording artist Keith Secola provide the soundtrack for a highlight reel of The Electric Indian, a documentary about the life of hockey legend Henry Boucha.

  • The Electric Indian | Trailer: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Electric Indian | Trailer

    2m 7s

    A documentary from filmmaker Leya Hale, The Electric Indian follows Ojibwe hockey legend, Henry Boucha. A stand-out hockey star from Warroad, Minnesota, Boucha impressed on the ice from the 1969 Minnesota High School Hockey Tournament to the 1972 Olympics to the NHL, but an on-ice assault and injury ended his athletic career that unexpectedly led to a journey of healing and cultural reclamation.

Schedule

  • The Electric Indian: TVSS: Staple

    The Electric Indian

    Saturday
    Nov 22

    1 Hour

    Ojibwa hockey player Henry Boucha overcomes obstacles on and off the ice.
  • The Electric Indian: TVSS: Staple

    The Electric Indian

    Sunday
    Nov 23

    1 Hour

    Ojibwa hockey player Henry Boucha overcomes obstacles on and off the ice.

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