The Hockey Player

Description

Attention HEATED RIVALRY devotées! Shot over half a decade, THE HOCKEY PLAYER follows Canadian-born defenseman (and former Milwaukee Admiral) Luke Prokop as he makes history as the first professional athlete under NHL contract to come out as gay. Raised in an often homophobic culture, Luke navigates the pressures of professional sports, the absence of LGBTQ+ role models on the ice, and the changing landscape of a sport enjoying a newfound cultural moment.

Community Partner: Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce

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