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Peter Pearson
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…
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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. 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.
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1995
Johnny and the Dead
TV show Producer
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1994
An Interview with Dennis Potter
Movie Production Manager
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1993
Bananas from Sunny Québec
Movie Director
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1988
Straight for the Heart
Movie Invité au dîner
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1979
The Littlest Hobo
TV show Director
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1977
One Man
Movie Writer
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1976
For the Record
TV show Director
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1974
Only God Knows
Movie Director
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1973
Paperback Hero
Movie Director
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1969
The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar
Movie Director
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1969
The Dowry
Movie Writer
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1968
Saul Alinsky Went to War
Movie Director
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1968
Through Conflict to Negotiation
Movie Director
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1968
Deciding to Organize
Movie Director
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1967
Encounter with Saul Alinsky - Part 2: Rama Indian Reserve
Movie Director
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1967
Encounter with Saul Alinsky - Part 1: CYC Toronto
Movie Director
