The Mohawk Monopoly

The Mohawk Monopoly explores the Cincinnati Mohawks’ dominance of the International Hockey League while an affiliate of the dynastic Montreal Canadiens in the 1950s. The history is chronicled through motion footage, still imagery, motion graphics and player commentary.

The Mohawks are the most decorated hockey team in IHL history, having won six consecutive league championships and five consecutive Turner Cup playoff titles.

  • Eric Weltner
    Director
    International Incidents
  • Eric Weltner
    Writer
    International Incidents
  • Eric Weltner
    Producer
    International Incidents
  • Eric Weltner
    Key Cast
    "Narrator"
    International Incidents
  • Scotty Bowman
    Key Cast
    "Self"
  • Billy Goold
    Key Cast
    "Self"
  • Dan Saevig
    Key Cast
    "Self"
  • Tom McVie
    Key Cast
    "Self"
  • Bryan McLay
    Key Cast
    "Self"
  • Glenn Ramsay
    Key Cast
    "Self"
  • Eddie Long
    Key Cast
    "Self"
  • Lou Marcon
    Key Cast
    "Self"
  • Matthew Davis
    Editor
    International Incidents
  • Austin Gorrigan
    Re-recording Mixer
    International Incidents
  • Randal C Campbell
    Sound Design
    International Incidents
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    sports, athletics
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 14 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    February 23, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    35,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digitial
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • World Premiere at Woodward Theater
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    United States
    February 25, 2023
    World
  • Movie Play International Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    May 5, 2023
    UK Premiere
    Honorable Mention - Best Documentary
  • Delta International Film Festival

    June 1, 2023
    Winner - Best Documentary
  • Roshani International Film Festival
    Aurangabad, Maharashtra
    India
    May 31, 2023
    Winner - Best Documentary
  • Multi Dimension Independent Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    June 23, 2023
    Winner - Best Movie Poster; Finalist - Best Documentary
  • 8 & Halfilm Awards
    Rome
    Italy
    July 12, 2023
    Best Feature Documentary
Distribution Information
  • Vimeo
    Sales Agent
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: Video on Demand, Video / Disc
Director Biography - Eric Weltner

Eric Weltner is a Writer, Producer & Director. Having worked in the advertising industry as a Copywriter and Creative Director, Eric redirected his focus to documentary filmmaking.

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Director Statement

The Cincinnati Mohawks were a dominant hockey team in the 1950s, setting league records with regularity. Despite unparalleled success, few people were aware of the club within the sports landscape or even its home city. To that end, I was compelled to tell their story and preserve their meaningful history in The Mohawk Monopoly.