The award-winning film “Indian Horse” (Clint Eastwood is executive producer), will be shown Tuesday, Jan. 28, at 2 and 7 p.m. at the Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta. This showing is presented by Lincoln County’s People United Against Racism, in partnership with the Midcoast Outreach and Peace Center (Midcoast Friends), as the second in their ongoing anti-racism film series.

The story is set in the late 1950s Ontario, as seven-year-old Saul Indian Horse is torn from his Ojibway family and committed to one of Canada's notorious residential schools. In this oppressive environment, Saul is denied the freedom to speak his language or embrace his indigenous heritage. Saul finds salvation in the unlikeliest of places—Canada's favorite pastime—hockey. He teaches himself how to play and develops a unique and rare skill. It's as if he can see the game in a way no other player can. Saul's talent leads him away to a Northern Ontario native league and eventually the pros. But the ghosts of Saul's past haunt him. Forced to confront painful memories and revelations, he draws on the spirit of his ancestors and the understanding of his friends to begin healing. Indian Horse is a survivor’s tale that documents the indomitable spirit of North America's indigenous peoples in the face of aggressive assimilation policies and racism.

The first film in the anti-racism series, “Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am,” was shown at the Theater in October 2019. Future film and live presentations are being planned for later this year.

The Lincoln Theater is at 2 Theater St. “Indian Horse” has a run time of 1 hour, 41 minutes. All tickets are $6, and high school students will be admitted free of charge. No advance tickets. Tickets go on sale one hour before screening.

People United Against Racism is a coalition of local organizations committed to educating, and fostering dialogue in, our community about dismantling institutional racism. They are also the driving force behind the annual Martin Luther King Day events. Their partners are Second Congregational Church UCC, Midcoast Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Midcoast Outreach and Peace Center of Midcoast Friends Meeting, The Bahá’í faith, Lincoln Theater, and Lincoln Academy. They invite others to join their efforts. peopleuar@gmail.com