
Donald Brittain
- June 10, 1928
- July 21, 1989
- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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.
Known For
Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks
Henry Ford's America
Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry
What on Earth!
The Magical Eye
Whistling Smith
Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame
King of the Hill
Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen
Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed
The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Power
The Champions, Part 3: The Final Battle