Gene Boy Came Home
en
PG-13
August 2007
Documentary
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.
Runtime:
25 minutes
Status:
Released
Original Language:
en
Budget:
N/A
Revenue:
N/A
Director:
Alanis Obomsawin