Donald Brittain

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Donald Brittain

Born 1928-06-10 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada 21 films

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

21 films
Mobility poster

This short documentary examines the complex range of issues affecting urban transport in developing…

Mobility

★ 9.0 1986

Overtime poster

This short documentary profiles a group of men from the Toronto Lakeshore Oldtimers Hockey Club. Al…

Overtime

★ 9.0 1984