Donald Brittain
Born June 10, 1928 (Age: 97)
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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Biography
Donald Code Brittain, OC (June 10, 1928 – July 21, 1989), was a renown award winning Canadian film maker, especially with the National Film Board. He directed, wrote, narrated and produced over 100 films and documentaries. His breakthrough came with "Fields of Sacrifice" in 1963. Brittain's legacy isn't just his films; his camaraderie and perfectionism left a lasting impact and set the standard for professionalism at the National Film Board.
Donald Code Brittain, OC (June 10, 1928 – July 21, 1989), was a renown award winning Canadian film maker, especially with the National Film Board. He directed, wrote, narrated and produced over 100 films and documentaries. His breakthrough came with "Fields of Sacrifice" in 1963. Brittain's legacy isn't just his films; his camaraderie and perfectionism left a lasting impact and set the standard for professionalism at the National Film Board.
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Filmography
Donald Brittain: Filmmaker
1992
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as Self (archive footage)
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Age: 64
The Magical Eye
1989
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as Self
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Age: 60
Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame
1986
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as Narrator
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Age: 57
Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks
1985
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as Narrator
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Age: 57
No Image
First Stop, China
1985
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as
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Age: 56
The Lost Pharaoh: The Search for Akhenaten
1980
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as Self - Narrator (voice)
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Age: 52
The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors
1978
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as Narrator
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Age: 49
The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Power
1978
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as Narrator
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Age: 49
Henry Ford's America
1977
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as Self - Narrator (voice)
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Age: 49
King of the Hill
1974
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as Self - Narrator
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Age: 46
No Image
Juggernaut
1968
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as Narrator (voice)
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Age: 39