Donald Brittain
Donald Brittain, a revered Canadian figure, remains cherished for his genuine nature and unparalleled storytelling. He created over 100 acclaimed films, like "Volcano" (1976) portraying Malcolm Lowry and "Paperland" (1979) exposing Canadian bureaucrats. His breakthrough came with "Fields of Sacrifice" (1963), marking a shift in his career. Brittain's legacy isn't just his films; his camaraderie and perfectionism left a lasting impact at the National Film Board. Two decades after his passing, his absence is deeply felt by all who knew him.
Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry
as Narrator (voice)This feature-length Oscar®-nominated documentary focuses on Malcolm Lowry, author of one of the...
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The Lost Pharaoh: The Search for Akhenaten
as Self - Narrator (voice)Ancient pharaoh Akhenaten was almost lost to history. Canadian archaeologist Donald Redford, who...
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Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen
as NarratorA 1964 documentary portrait of Cohen in his pre-musician days as a poet and stand-up comedian.
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What on Earth!
as NarratorThe Martians speculate on the nature of Earth's apparent dominant life form, automobiles.
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King of the Hill
as Self - NarratorThis feature documentary follows one of the greatest Canadian baseball players of all time,...
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The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors
as NarratorIn Part 1 of this 3-part documentary series, director Donald Brittain chronicles the early years...
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The Champions, Part 3: The Final Battle
as NarratorThe final instalment of this 3-part documentary series about Pierre Elliott Trudeau and René...
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Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed
as Narrator (voice)Bureaucracy shapes our lives and guides us from the cradle to the grave. This documentary lays...
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The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Power
as NarratorPart 2 of this 3-part documentary series about Pierre Elliott Trudeau and René Lévesque covers...
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Whistling Smith
as NarratorThis film is a revealing portrait of a tough cop with a big heart. Sergeant Bernie "Whistling"...
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Stravinsky
as NarratorThis documentary is an informal portrait of the great modern composer Igor Stravinsky. Proudly...
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