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