Hi, My Name is Dicky (2020)
Hi, My Name is Dicky is a sports documentary about hockey player Richard Clune, and his struggle with substance use disorder while playing in the National Hockey League (NHL). The story begins in Toronto, where we learn about his typical Canadian childhood, then moves onto his teenage experience with the Ontario Hockey League’s (OHL) Sarnia Sting. During his time in the OHL, Rich developed a crippling addiction to drugs and alcohol, which threatened to derail both his personal life and professional career. Shortly after debuting in the NHL with the Los Angeles Kings, Rich made the choice to get sober, embarking on a wild journey to the rehab clinic back home in Canada, from his brother's dormitory in Worcester, Massachusetts. Sober for over ten years, the viewer learns how Rich leads a fascinating life off the ice, and has become a mentor to many players in the NHL, now in the twilight of his career playing for his hometown Toronto Maple Leafs.
Cast
- Rich Clune - Self
Screenplay
Keywords
sports, drug addiction, ice hockey, alcoholism, recovering alcoholic, professional hockey player
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Hi, My Name is Dicky TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is Hi, My Name is Dicky about?
- Hi, My Name is Dicky is a sports documentary about hockey player Richard Clune, and his struggle with substance use disorder while playing in the National Hockey League (NHL). The story begins in Toronto, where we learn about his typical Canadian childhood, then moves onto his teenage experience with the Ontario Hockey League’s (OHL) Sarnia Sting. During his time in the OHL, Rich developed a crippling addiction to drugs and alcohol, which threatened to derail both his personal life and professional career. Shortly after debuting in the NHL with the Los Angeles Kings, Rich made the choice to get sober, embarking on a wild journey to the rehab clinic back home in Canada, from his brother's dormitory in Worcester, Massachusetts. Sober for over ten years, the viewer learns how Rich leads a fascinating life off the ice, and has become a mentor to many players in the NHL, now in the twilight of his career playing for his hometown Toronto Maple Leafs.
- Who directed Hi, My Name is Dicky?
- Hi, My Name is Dicky was directed by Taylor Prestidge, Haris Usanovic.
- Who stars in Hi, My Name is Dicky?
- Hi, My Name is Dicky stars Rich Clune.
- How long is Hi, My Name is Dicky?
- Hi, My Name is Dicky has a runtime of 49m (49 minutes).
- What genre is Hi, My Name is Dicky?
- Hi, My Name is Dicky is a Documentary film.
- Where was Hi, My Name is Dicky produced?
- Hi, My Name is Dicky was produced in Canada.