Arbitres

Referees have one of the most thankless jobs in the sports world. Behind their striped jerseys are honest and conscientious men, women, and teenagers who rarely get much respect on the field. Being a referee is a tough job, because enforcing the rules also means making people angry. In this hard-hitting documentary by journalist Mathias Brunet, we follow a 17-year-old minor league hockey referee throughout the season. Along the way, a number of notables share their experiences no holds barred, like Stéphane Auger and Ron Fournier, former professional NHL referees who’ve seen just about everything!