Donald Brittain
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Donald Brittain

Born Jun 10, 1928Died at 61Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaDirecting

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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Tiki Tiki
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Secrets of the Bermuda Triangle
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Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks
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Grierson
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The Apprentice
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The Magical Eye
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Buster Keaton Rides Again
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Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry
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Helicopter Canada
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The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors
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What on Earth!
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Donald Brittain: Filmmaker
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Family: A Loving Look at CBC Radio
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The Magical Eye
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The Champions, Part 3: The Final Battle
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Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame
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Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks
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The Accident
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The Lost Pharaoh: The Search for Akhenaten
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Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed
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The Dionne Quintuplets
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Secrets of the Bermuda Triangle
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The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors
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At a glance

Age at death: 61

Gender: Male

Died: Jul 21, 1989

IMDb: nm0110086

Known credits: 94