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Gene Boy Came Home

2007 · 25 min 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.

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Year 2007
Country Canada
Genre Documentary
Director Alanis Obomsawin
Runtime 25 min.

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Gene Boy Came Home is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A 2007 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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