Fire and Ice: The Rocket Richard Riot 2000
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 47 minutes
- Director
- Brian McKenna
- Networks
- Galafilm, Barna-Alper Productions
- Where to Stream
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What is Fire and Ice: The Rocket Richard Riot?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Fire and Ice: The Rocket Richard Riot" (2000). Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2000
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 47 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 1, 2000
- Original language
- EN
- Studios
- Galafilm, Barna-Alper Productions
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.0/10 from 2 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~47 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Galafilm, Barna-Alper Productions
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Fire and Ice: The Rocket Richard Riot" (2000).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No invented/guessed details (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 6: Word count must be 150-190 words.
Title: Fire and Ice: The Rocket Richard Riot
Year: 2000
Release Date (US): 06/01/2000
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 47m
Rating: PG
Director: Brian McKenna
Cast: Dennis O'Connor, Yvon Roy, Paul Stewart, Christian Sbrocca
Plot: In 1955, at the end of a contested hockey season, Montreal Canadiens star Maurice "the Rocket" Richard was suspended by NHL president Clarence Campbell for attacking an opponent with a stick and hitting a referee. This caused a large riot in the streets of Montreal. The documentary claims this event added to the sparks of the political revolution in Quebec that led to the rise of the separatist movement.
Sentence 1 (No spoilers): Fire and Ice: The Rocket Richard Riot is a documentary film released in 2000
Should you watch it?
“A hockey star's suspension triggers a massive riot, igniting a pivotal moment in Montreal's history.”
- Explores the intersection of professional sports and political upheaval
- Examines the specific events surrounding Maurice Richard's 1955 suspension
- Provides historical context on the Montreal riots
- The documentary presents an unconvincing argument regarding the event's influence on the Quebec separatist movement
Watch it if you are interested in the historical impact of professional hockey on Quebec's social landscape.
This is a 47-minute documentary with a serious, analytical tone that focuses on historical events and political consequences.
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Is this documentary worth watching?
It is worth watching for those interested in the history of the Montreal Canadiens and the cultural impact of hockey, though the film's political theories are debated.
How long is the film?
The documentary has a runtime of 47 minutes.
Does this film have multiple episodes?
No, this is a single documentary film rather than a multi-episode series.
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