SummaryBlack Ice 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:Hubert Davis
Written By:Darril Fosty
Black Ice
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Universal Acclaim
82
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Overwhelming Dislike
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim
100% Positive
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Jul 17, 2023
100
Black Ice is the kind of film where you are in a different world once finishing it.
Jul 13, 2023
90
Davis, a Canadian documentarian, zeros in on how hockey has been a vital part of his country’s identity, and what it has felt like for Canadian players of color who love the game to be told, from very young ages, that they do not belong.
Jul 13, 2023
80
The bitter truths in Black Ice paint a sobering picture of a sport with a lot to reckon with, especially in a country that prides itself on embracing its diversity of culture.
Jul 14, 2023
75
From director Hubert Davis, Black Ice is an icebreaking expose on the influence and oppression of Black athletes in Canada’s most treasured sport, hockey.
Feb 18, 2023
70
In order to move forward, it’s imperative we look at the past. Black Ice is a worthwhile ice-breaker to that end.
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Sep 14, 2023
7
The documentary Black Ice is a call to action in confronting the racist patterns embedded within the game while striving for a better, inclusive future. The documentary is a well-told story full of questioning, suffering, and absolutely demands telling. Black Ice also has a difficult time rising out of the negative instances told within, drowning out any triumphant moments worthy of celebration.
