A portrait of Eugene "Gene Boy" Benedict from Odanak Indian Reserve near Montreal, Quebec. At 17, adrift and beginning to lose his way, he accepted a dare and enlisted in the US Marines – and was sent to the frontlines of the Vietnam War. This film is the account of his two years of service and his long journey back to Odanak afterwards.
| Release Date | August 1, 2007 | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Released | |
| Original Title | Gene Boy Came Home | |
| Runtime | 25min | |
| Budget | — | |
| Revenue | — | |
| Language | English, French | |
| Original Language | English | |
| Production Countries | Canada | |
| Production Companies | ONF | NFB | |