A portrait of Eugene "Gene 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 two years of service and his long journey back to Odanak afterwards.
Released: Aug 01, 2007
Runtime: 25 minutes
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Eugene Benedict
Crew: Alanis Obomsawin (Director), Alison Burns (Editor), Philippe Amiguet (Cinematography)