Gene Boy Came Home

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.

Release Date

August 1, 2007

Status

Released

Original Title

Gene Boy Came Home

Runtime

25min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English, French

Production Companies

ONF | NFB