The Rocket: The Legend of Maurice Richard
The Rocket: The Legend of Maurice Richard
French with English subtitles (optional) or in English.
A complete French lesson plan for The Rocket: The Legend of Maurice Richard — ready to open and teach.
Charles Binamé's 2005 biographical film tells the story of Maurice Richard — the Montreal Canadiens forward who became not just a hockey legend but a symbol of Québécois identity and dignity in an era of English-speaking domination. When the NHL suspended him in 1955, the riots that followed were not just about hockey. This is a film about what sport can mean when a community has been told it doesn't matter.
Good films have natural moments — a powerful scene, a cultural encounter, a shift in the story — where the language and meaning come together. This plan identifies those moments in The Rocket and builds a lesson around each one. For every scene, you get vocabulary and cultural notes, comprehension activities, and communicative tasks your students can work through in class or independently. A pre-film warm-up gets them ready before the first screening.
Everything is included: the teacher's guide, student worksheets in French, and an answer key.
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📅 Teach it when it counts
- NHL season / Stanley Cup playoffs: The film hits differently when hockey is on everyone's mind.
- Québécois identity and history: The Richard Riot of 1955 is a pivotal moment in French-Canadian cultural history.
- Sport, discrimination, and national identity: A powerful pairing with social justice discussions in any francophone context.
Language: French | Director: Charles Binamé | Year: 2005
Level: Intermediate | Format: Downloadable PDF — instant delivery
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Director: Charles Binamé
Cast: Roy Dupuis, Stephen McHattie, Julie LeBreton
Audio: French with English subtitles (optional) or in English.
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