Canada / Aug 01, 2007 / 14A
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Gene Boy Came Home |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English, Français |
| Production countries | Canada |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | ONF | NFB |
| Official site | nfb.ca |
| Release date | 1 agosto 2007 |
| Editing | Alison Burns |
| Cinematography | Philippe Amiguet |
| Assistant directors | Alanis Obomsawin |
| Camera operators | Philippe Amiguet |
| Additional photography | Philippe Amiguet |
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