Echoes in the Rink: The Willie O'Ree Story
Synopsis
Echoes in the Rink: The Willie O'Ree Story is a documentary on the triumphal life story of the first Black player in the National Hockey League. Like Jackie Robinson in professional baseball, O'Ree faced many obstacles to achieving his dream; but unlike Robinson, his achievement would go unnoticed for forty years.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Errol Williams
- Original Title
- Echoes in the Rink: The Willie O'Ree Story
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
- NB Filmmakers Co-op
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Errol Williams
Chris Campbell
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Campbell
Editor
Errol Williams
Director
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What is Echoes in the Rink: The Willie O'Ree Story about?
Echoes in the Rink: The Willie O'Ree Story is a documentary on the triumphal life story of the first Black player in the National Hockey League. Like Jackie Robinson in professional baseball, O'Ree faced many obstacles to achieving his dream; but unlike Robinson, his achievement would go unnoticed for forty years.
Who directed Echoes in the Rink: The Willie O'Ree Story?
Echoes in the Rink: The Willie O'Ree Story was directed by Errol Williams.
Who stars in Echoes in the Rink: The Willie O'Ree Story?
The principal cast of Echoes in the Rink: The Willie O'Ree Story includes Willie O'Ree, John Bucyk, Ferny Flaman, Doug Mohns, Don McKenney.
When was Echoes in the Rink: The Willie O'Ree Story released and how long is it?
Echoes in the Rink: The Willie O'Ree Story was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 26m.