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Donald Brittain

Donald Brittain
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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.

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Title Release date
The Magical Eye   as  Self 1989-01-01
The Champions, Part 3: The Final Battle   as  Narrator 1986-01-01
Mobility   as  Narrator 1986-01-01
First Stop, China 1985-01-01
The Lost Pharaoh: The Search for Akhenaten   as  Self - Narrator (voice) 1980-11-30
Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed   as  Narrator 1979-01-01
Canada Vignettes: Wop May   as  Narrator 1979-01-01
The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Power   as  Narrator 1978-01-01
The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors   as  Narrator 1978-01-01
Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry   as  Narrator (voice) 1976-01-01
Whistling Smith   as  Narrator 1975-01-29
King of the Hill   as  Self - Narrator 1974-10-01
Juggernaut   as  Narrator (voice) 1968-01-01
What on Earth!   as  Narrator 1967-01-01
Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen   as  Narrator 1966-02-16
Stravinsky   as  Narrator 1966-01-01