Peter Pearson
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Biography
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 generat…
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Known For
The Littlest Hobo
1979 · TV
For the Record
1976 · TV
Johnny and the Dead
1995 · TV
Only God Knows
1974 · Movie
Paperback Hero
1973 · Movie
One Man
1977 · Movie
The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar
1969 · Movie
Straight for the Heart
1988 · Movie
The Dowry
1969 · Movie
Encounter with Saul Alinsky - Part 1: CYC Toronto
1967 · Movie
An Interview with Dennis Potter
1994 · Movie
Saul Alinsky Went to War
1968 · Movie