Hockey: A People's History

A warm, sweeping chronicle of hockey's growth told through personal stories, blending nostalgia and national pride with a measured, informative pace.

Created by

Mark Starowicz, Susan Dando

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Paul Gross, James Hyndman

Overview

Hockey: A People's History is a television documentary series from the CBC's Documentary Unit. It premiered on September 17, 2006. It aired on Sunday nights, in two-episode blocks, on CBC Television; repeats were made later in the week on CBC Newsworld. Much like previous series Canada: A People's History, the series told the history of the sport of ice hockey from a personal perspective, giving voice to various individuals, major and minor, as the sport grows and evolves in Canada. The series ran for 10 hours in total, and was shot in HD. Episode narration was by actor Paul Gross.

How it feels

Warm, earnest and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, memory, friendship, family

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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