Gene Boy Came Home

Gene Boy Came Home (2007)


  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2007-08-01
  • Parental Guidance: PG-13
  • Runtime: 0h 25min
  • Language: Français
  • Production Company: ONF | NFB
  • Production Country: Canada
  • Director:

Summary

A portrait of Eugene "Gene Boy" (pronounced Genie Boy) Benedict, from Odanak Indian Reserve (near Montreal, Quebec). At 17, adrift and beginning to lose his way, he accepted a dare and enlisted in the US Marines and was sent to the frontlines of the Vietnam War. This film is the account of his 2 years of service and his long journey back to Odanak afterwards.

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Editing Alison Burns Editor
Directing Alanis Obomsawin Director
Crew Philippe Amiguet Cinematography