Across the Line

Set against the backdrop of the National Hockey League, where only thirty out of about 600 players are Black, “Across the Line” tells the gripping tale of Mattie Slaughter, a promising hockey talent from the tight-knit Black community of North Preston. Ambitious to become the 31st Black player in the NHL, Mattie must navigate the tricky terrain of staying out of trouble. This proves challenging as he faces a school environment marred by racism, deals with an older brother involved in shady activities, and harbors feelings for a girl who’s with someone else.

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