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3. HOW MANY STARS? — Film Review Write a film review that could appear in your school or local newspaper. In your review, include the following: • some basic details of the film: title, date of production, genre • a short description of the film focusing on style of presentation and content • a few examples of things that worked well in the film (content or format), with specific details • a few examples of things that needed improvement (content or format), with details if possible • what you learned from the film and/or what others might learn from the film • a recommended target audience for this film and your reasons for suggesting that audience • a score out of five stars, with justification Consider your gender, age, location, language, ethnicity, interests and any other aspects of your identity that make you who you are. After watching the film, do you feel you are represented in Horizon ? Do you feel that all Canadians are represented in the film? Work with a partner or in a small group to write and film a minute-and-a-half-long “rant” in the style of Rick Mercer to share your thoughts. Focus on just one issue. In your rant, you should use persuasive and passionate language to: • explain why you feel you (or another community in Canada) are not well represented; include specific evidence from the film to support your position, as well as other demographic facts • provide a call to action: what do you hope people will do or think as a result of hearing your rant? N.B. Consider tone, speed, volume and emphasis when delivering your rant. ALTERNATIVE ACTIVITY: If you feel you are well represented in the film, consider tackling a different style of rant. Write and film a statement celebrating Canadian diversity from coast to coast to coast as it is represented in Horizon . 4. MIRROR, MIRROR — Short Film / Creative Rant Activity

REFLECT ON YOUR LEARNING 1. REFLECTION ON YOUR FIVE TOP 5s After watching the film, compare your lists to the images actually included in Horizon . How do your lists align with the film? What do you think about the filmmakers’ choices of content, imagery, and locations? Record your reflections on “Your Five Top 5s” Activity Sheet, which you can download at EXPLORESESQUI.CA . 2. A 2067 TIME CAPSULE — Critical Thinking Diary Activity Imagine that a copy of the film is buried in a commemorative time capsule in honour of the 150th anniversary of confederation. On the occasion of Canada’s 200th birthday, the time capsule is opened and, miraculously, the technology still exists to view the film! Write a diary entry from the perspective of a Canadian living in 2067 who has just watched Horizon for the first time. Reflect upon the following questions: • How would you describe our country and people in 2017? • What would you think was important to Canadians in 2017? • Can you identify any stereotypes or generalizations (good, bad, or otherwise) about the people or the environment?

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Rick Mercer is a well-known comedian and political satirist who hosts the popular CBC Television show Rick Mercer Report . A highlight of his program each week is his rant, a tightly scripted, fast-talking diatribe expressing his displeasure about a current issue. Watch a few of Mercer’s rants on his website, RICKMERCER.COM , to get a sense of his approach and note some of his techniques.

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