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John GriersonSelf (archive footage)
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Norman McLarenSelf (archive footage)
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Sydney NewmanSelf
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Lorne GreeneSelf
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Woodrow WilsonSelf (archive footage)
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Roberto RosselliniSelf
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Joseph McCarthySelf (archive footage)
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Joris IvensSelf
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Indira GandhiSelf
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Alberto CavalcantiSelf
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Basil WrightSelf
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| Country: | Canada |
| NMTW Rating: | |
| Length: | 58 min |
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This film explores the life of John Grierson, the first Canadian Government Film Commissioner and founder of the National Film Board in 1939. Using archival footage, interviews with those who knew him, and clips of Grierson himself, it presents a thoughtful look at a man with a powerful vision. Grierson believed filmmakers had a duty to society, and that film could promote democratic values. His strong conviction in the importance of portraying everyday life profoundly shaped filmmaking for generations worldwide. He is credited with inventing the term "documentary film."
| Alternative title: | Grierson |
| Release year: | 1973 |
| Language: | English |
| Awards: | 🏆 Won 1 BAFTA Award2 wins total |
| Director: | Roger Blais |
| Type: | Movie |
| Sub-genres: | biographical documentary government portrait television |
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