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