Donald Brittain

1928-06-10 – 1989-07-21 · 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 Brittain

Biography

Known for

The Lost Pharaoh: The Search for Akhenaten

Henry Ford's America

Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame

King of the Hill

The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors

The Magical Eye

Stravinsky

The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Power

Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen

The Champions, Part 3: The Final Battle

Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks

Donald Brittain: Filmmaker

Whistling Smith

What on Earth!

Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry