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Peter Pearson

Director

Peter Pearson

10 films

Peter Pearson's impactful career shaped English-Canadian film. Directing acclaimed movies like "The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar" and "Paperback Hero," he garnered multiple Canadian Film Awards, influencing Canadian storytelling. Leading Telefilm Canada, he advocated for industry advancement and Canadian content.

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Transitioning from journalism to TV, Pearson excelled at CBC before making impactful films at the National Film Board. His dramas at For the Record sparked discussions and legal disputes, yet his teaching and leadership at the Broadcast Program Development Fund generated economic growth and Canadian programming.

A skilled scriptwriter, Pearson co-wrote notable works like "Snowbird" with Margaret Atwood, earning numerous Canadian Film Awards and Gemini nominations, cementing his legacy in Canadian cinema.

Filmography

10 films as director
  1. 1993Bananas from Sunny QuébecDirector
  2. 1974Only God KnowsDirector
  3. 1973Paperback HeroDirector
  4. 1969The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to KaladarDirector
  5. 1969The DowryDirector
  6. 1968Saul Alinsky Went to WarDirector
  7. 1968Through Conflict to NegotiationDirector
  8. 1968Deciding to OrganizeDirector
  9. 1967Encounter with Saul Alinsky - Part 2: Rama Indian ReserveDirector
  10. 1967Encounter with Saul Alinsky - Part 1: CYC TorontoDirector