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Donald Brittain
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Biography
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.
Known For
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Self
The Magical Eye
1989
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Narrator
The Champions, Part 3: The Final Battle
1986
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Narrator
Mobility
1986
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Narrator
Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame
1986
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Narrator
Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks
1985
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First Stop, China
1985
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Narrator (voice)
On Guard For Thee
1981
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Self - Narrator (voice)
The Lost Pharaoh: The Search for Akhenaten
1980
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Narrator (voice)
Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed
1979
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Narrator
Canada Vignettes: Wop May
1979
Credits
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The Magical Eye
as Self
1989
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The Champions, Part 3: The Final Battle
as Narrator
1986
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Mobility
as Narrator
1986
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Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame
as Narrator
1986
10.0
Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks
as Narrator
1985
6.5
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First Stop, China
1985
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On Guard For Thee
as Narrator (voice)
1981
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The Lost Pharaoh: The Search for Akhenaten
as Self - Narrator (voice)
1980
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Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed
as Narrator (voice)
1979
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Canada Vignettes: Wop May
as Narrator
1979
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The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Power
as Narrator
1978
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The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors
as Narrator
1978
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Henry Ford's America
as Narrator
1977
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Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry
as Narrator (voice)
1976
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Whistling Smith
as Narrator
1975
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King of the Hill
as Self - Narrator
1974
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Juggernaut
as Narrator (voice)
1968
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What on Earth!
as Narrator
1967
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Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen
as Narrator
1966
7.2
Stravinsky
as Narrator
1966
7.7