Canada needs big-budget inspirational films. Scotland has one, maybe France will get one about Joan of Arc, and there are three released about some story in the states. Whether its football, conquering racism, or fighting back against the cruel British overlords, the USA has a lot. So… Canada needs some. And I know the perfect story.

Louis Riel. Who is that you say? If you’re Canadian, that deserves a smack. If you are American, don’t worry I understand. He’s an important piece of Canadian history, the reason for a large part of Canada’s overall beliefs of equality and multiculturalism.

Of course, its a Canadian hero… how do you market a Canadian hero? I didn’t know Canada had heroes! And even in Canada, some regard him as a murderer and traitor. Very complex man. The solution is simple: we market him sympathetically, just like with William of Wallace. Get a big name-brand actor to portray him, show quick shots of dramatic scenes, show tragedy and drama, and especially, show the pathos of Louis Riel. Show, in the commercials a man beloved by his people, but a fugitive in his land.

That would do it, I think. The American people love an underdog story. And finally, at last we can show a bit of the bloody history of Canada, and a bit of why our beliefs typically lie with multiculturalism instead of a melting pot.

Hey, Film Canada, I want $100,000 initially for this project, you hear me?