Through their eyes, tough exteriors are shed to reveal the humanity behind a role that. Ice guardians is a 2016 feature documentary film directed and written by brett harvey about ice hockey enforcers the film includes interviews with former national hockey league players including hall of famers chris chelios, bobby hull and brett hull. Oct 28, 2016 on ice enforcers struggle to rise through the professional ranks of the worlds most prestigious hockey league, only to be confronted with a new found fight for the existence of the role itself. This film explores the controversial role of ice hockey enforcers, as well as the physical and mental price. It is the sequel to guardians of the galaxy 2014 and the 15th film in the marvel cinematic universe mcu. Dave schultz, joe kocur, wendel clark, brett hull, luke gazdic, kevin westgarth, jarome iginla, chris chelios, george parros, brian mcgratten, clark gilles. As violence in sports and the longterm consequences of concussions have emerged in recent years as an issue of concern, ice guardians makes the case that while many enforcers seem to the lessinformed as little more than goons on the ice who play dirty and fight, the. Exploring one of the most controversial positions in the history of sport, ice guardians journeys into the toughest job of the nhl. Ice guardians journeys into the lives of those who perform what is undoubtedly the toughest job within the national hockey league today. Ice guardians 2016 hockey enforcers struggle to rise through the professional ranks as the role slowly disappears from the game. Ice guardians 2016 nr 10282016 us documentary 1h 48m user score. Other players interviewed include dave brown, kelly chase, wendel clark, glen cochrane, riley cote, todd fedoruk, nick fotiu, mitch fritz, luke. And buffalo sabres fans will finally learn why rob ray always seemed to end fights with his jersey off.
Everything you need to know about ice guardians movie 2016. Watch the trailer for ice guardians, a bruising new documentary about hockey enforcers. Ice guardians 2016 cast and crew hockey enforcers struggle to rise through the professional ranks as the role slowly disappears from the game. True or not, the incorporation of fighting in the game has been part of the north. Parents need to know that ice guardians is a 2016 documentary that argues for the role of the enforcer in professional hockey. This one seemed to have a big focus on modern day enforcersfighters, with not every segment being as appealing as the. The new sports doc ice guardians examines the controversial nhl position of. Ice guardians steps beyond the hype and heads directly to the. Chris szott is a foley artist and sound designer from edmonton, alberta, canada. Ice guardians trailer 2016 trailer for the documentary ice guardians. On ice enforcers struggle to rise through the professional ranks of the worlds most prestigious hockey league, only to be confronted with a new found fight for the existence of the role itself.
Denver starting oct 28, 2016 westminster promenade 24. It is really about the pain of failing to achieve your dream and finding a way to hang on anyway. Ice guardians here is all the information you need about ice guardians on netflix in the uk. Jay baruchel, chris chelios, kelly chase, brett hull, dave semenko exploring one of the most controversial and provocative positions in the history of sport, ice guardians journeys into the lives of those who perform what is undoubtedly the toughest job within the national hockey league today, the enforcer. Ice guardians is coming out in 2016 on october, 2016. Ice guardians is an upcoming documentary film that is exploring uncharted territory.
Ice guardians is a thrilling highlight reel with some bonus game strategies thrown in. Written and directed by james gunn, the film stars an ensemble cast. Ice guardians pictures and movie photo gallery check out just released ice guardians pics, images, clips, trailers, production photos and more from rotten tomatoes movie pictures archive. Ice guardians the movie onice enforcers struggle to. After months of hard work and simultaneous casting and prep, writerdirector james gunn. New documentary looks at the history of the nhl enforcer the film will have weeklong screenings at amc cinemas in washington, starting today november 4. Ice guardians the movie onice enforcers struggle to rise. The business behind getting high and delves into the oftendebated topic of fighting in ice hockey. Ice guardians is a 2016 sports documentary about the controversial role of ingame fighting and the use of players specifically recruited to be team enforcers. Exploring one of the most controversial and provocative positions in the history of sport, ice guardians journeys into the lives of those who perform what is undoubtedly the toughest job within the national hockey league today, the enforcer. This movie changed my opinion of whether to keep or diminish the unofficial role of. Ice guardians the story of the most misunderstood position in professional sports. In september 2016, executive producer and cocreator, adam scorgie. Film film este termenul utilizat pentru desemnarea, in accep.
The film will have its world premiere in toronto on september 12th, which will be. Onice enforcers struggle to rise through the professional ranks of the worlds most prestigious hockey league, only to be confronted with a new found fight for the existence of the role itself. These are some of the images from the interviews that will stick with you after ice guardians. Details include the date it was added to uk netflix, any known expiry dates and new episodesseasons, the ratings and cast etc. Oct 28, 2016 ice guardians journeys into the lives of those who perform the toughest job within the nhl today, the enforcer. Superchannel past and present players are shown giving calm, intelligent observations about their chosen career, juxtaposing that with the more familiar footage of them lumbering on the ice. Video archive for the film ice guardians, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 2016. Ice guardians journeys into the lives of those who perform the toughest job within the nhl today, the enforcer.
Very few understand this position and fewer yet appreciate what is involved in becoming one. In fact, with the exception of the player interviews and the handful of interviews with fans and doctors, this documentary is essentially one long highlight reel of hockey fights. Guardians of the galaxy 2 script complete, says james gunn. Oct 28, 2016 video archive for the film ice guardians, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 2016. Ice guardians 2016 tvma 1h 48m criticallyacclaimed canadian movies this film explores the controversial role of ice hockey enforcers, as well as the physical and mental price paid by the games notorious tough guys. Ice guardians is both a celebration of and defense of one of hockeys most loved and hated roles in the nhl. Ice guardians brett harvey, 2016 109 mins pg onice enforcers struggle to rise through the professional ranks of the worlds most prestigious hockey league, only to be confronted with a new found fight for the existence of the role itself. New documentary looks at the history of the nhl enforcer the film will have weeklong screenings at amc cinemas in washington, starting today november 4, and.
Oct 26, 2016 ice guardians is a 2016 sports documentary about the controversial role of ingame fighting and the use of players specifically recruited to be team enforcers. Newsweeks top 10 documentary for 2016, ice guardians explores one of the most controversial and provocative positions in the history of sport. Its a punishing profession unlike any other, holding little mercy for its candidates on or off the ice. Building on the broken ankles of 2011s goon, brett harvey explores the impact of fighting in hockey and the role of the enforcer, a position unique. Ice guardians is the product of writerdirector brett harvey the culture high, the union. Director brett harvey crams in footage drawn from 50 years of hockey, and a full roster of players and experts appear, all of whom are personable and engaging on screen. In depth look at the misunderstood role of nhl enforcers. As a documentary, i preferred the last gladiators though, which also features the role of hockey enforcer, perhaps from a more classic era. Its a punishing profession unlike any other, holding little mercy for. Ice guardians steps beyond the hype and heads directly to the source of the. The film loses the momentum it gains from a heartpumping start, although once ice guardians pivots into a broader view of violence in sport, everything picks up again.
Exploring one of the most controversial and provocative positions in the history of sport, ice guardians journeys into the lives of those who perform what is undoubtedly the toughest job within the national hockey league today. Sep 21, 2017 watch the trailer for ice guardians, a bruising new documentary about hockey enforcers. Ice guardians steps beyond the hype and heads directly to the source of the debate. With jay baruchel, chris chelios, brett hull, sasha lakovic. Ice guardians 2016 streaming film francais complet vf. Enforcers have done more to protect players than any rule ever has. Aug 26, 2016 on or about august 26, 2016 the film was in completed status. Try looking for ice guardians on amazon paid link description. There is currently one video available for the film, of which one and only one is a trailer, as listed below. Ice guardians 2016 tvma 1h 48m sports movies this film explores the controversial role of ice hockey enforcers, as well as the physical and mental price paid by the games notorious tough guys.
Ice guardians steps beyond the hype and heads directly to the source of the debate the players themselves. I highly recommend this movie to anybody that would to better under the enforcers role in the hockey. With unprecedented access to past and present players the humanity and struggles of the role is revealed. The film premieres on super channel on 8th october and will also be featured at an impressive array of film festivals this fall, including raindance in london. Through their eyes, tough exteriors are shed to reveal the humanity behind a role that struggles to maintain its existence. Its stated early in ice guardians that the very first professional ice hockey game ended in a brawl. Ice guardians definitely gave me the hockeyfightfix id been craving lately. This is the only movie, show, or documentary that i have ever rated a 1010. Parents need to know that ice guardians is a 2016 documentary that. On or about august 26, 2016 the film was in completed status. Is ice guardians 2016 available to watch on uk netflix. Aug 29, 2016 ice guardians has its world premiere in toronto on monday 12th september, followed by screenings in kelowna, edmonton, calgary and denver with more dates still to be announced. Ice guardians has its world premiere in toronto on monday 12th september, followed by screenings in kelowna, edmonton, calgary and denver with more dates still to be announced.
These are some of the images from the interviews that will stick with you after ice guardians 2016 fades out for the last time. Oct 25, 2016 ice guardians trailer 2016 trailer for the documentary ice guardians. He went to school in london, uk for audio engineering, completed an audiopost production internship in belgium, and apprenticed as a foley artist at footsteps. Watch the riveting trailer for ice guardians above. Interviews with players who performed the role of fighting any. Ice guardians x puck hcky official hockey apparel from a film exploring one of the most controversial and provocative positions in hockey history, the enforcer. Ice guardians moves at a nice clip, using rock and other high energy music to add to the momentum of its arguments. Often for years there had been other pieces done on enforcers and. Aug 24, 2016 ice guardians steps beyond the hype and heads directly to the source of the debate the players themselves. This film explores the controversial role of ice hockey enforcers, as well as the physical and mental price paid by the games notorious tough guys. Five months after the films debut, the creators of ice guardians are still learning.