The documentary explores racism in Canadian hockey and is based on the book by George and Darril Fosty.
on Saturday at Roy Thomson Hall. TIFF did not yet respond to requests for comment on if any screenings have been affected by the lawsuit.
The Post reported that Billy Hunter, former head of the NBA Players Association and ex-federal prosecutor, is seeking a portion of profits made from the film as well as $10 million in damages. Hunter alleges he holds exclusive rights to any film about the Coloured Hockey League that existed from 1895 through the 1930s.
Hunter has accused James, Drake and their respective entertainment companies of going behind his back with the authors of the book the film is based on, “Black Ice: The Lost History of the Coloured Hockey League of the Maritimes, 1895 to 1925.” The book’s authors, George and Darril Fosty, are also listed as defendants in the suit.
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