Donald Brittain
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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
Juggernaut
Narrator (voice)
Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame
Narrator
Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed
Narrator (voice)
What on Earth!
Narrator
King of the Hill
Self - Narrator
Henry Ford's America
Self - Narrator (voice)
Credits
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Self (archive footage)★ NR -
The Magical Eye 1989Self★ NR -
Mobility 1986Narrator★ NR
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Narrator★ 5 -
Narrator★ 10 -
Narrator★ 6.5 -
First Stop, China 1985★ NR
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On Guard For Thee 1981Narrator (voice)★ NR
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Self - Narrator (voice)★ NR -
Narrator★ 5
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Narrator (voice)★ NR -
Narrator★ 6 -
Narrator★ 6 -
Henry Ford's America 1977Self - Narrator (voice)★ NR -
Narrator (voice)★ 5.2 -
Whistling Smith 1975Narrator★ 6.4 -
King of the Hill 1974Self - Narrator★ NR -
Juggernaut 1968Narrator (voice)★ NR
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What on Earth! 1967Narrator★ 6.2 -
Narrator★ 7.2 -
Stravinsky 1966Narrator★ 7.7