Donald Brittain
Born: 1928-06-10
Birthplace: 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.
Known For
Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks
The Apprentice
Secrets of the Bermuda Triangle
The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Power
What on Earth!
Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry
Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed
Whistling Smith
Donald Brittain: Filmmaker
Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame
Top Movie Credits
The Apprentice
Producer
Secrets of the Bermuda Triangle
Director
What on Earth!
Writer
Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed
Director
Whistling Smith
Writer
Donald Brittain: Filmmaker
Self (archive footage)