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.
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TV Series
Movies
Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen
7.2
Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry
5.7
What on Earth!
6.2
King of the Hill
0
Stravinsky
7.7
The Lost Pharaoh: The Search for Akhenaten
0
Mobility
0
First Stop, China
0
Canada Vignettes: Wop May
5
Juggernaut
0
Whistling Smith
6.4
The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors
0
The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Power
0
The Champions, Part 3: The Final Battle
0
The Magical Eye
0
Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed
0
Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame
10
Henry Ford's America
0
Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks
6.5