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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À corps perdu (1988) as Invité au dîner |
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An Interview with Dennis Potter (1994) Production Manager |
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Bananas from Sunny Québec (1993) Director |
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One Man (1977) Writer |
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Only God Knows (1974) Director |
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Paperback Hero (1973) Director |
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The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar (1969) Director |
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The Dowry (1969) Director |
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The Dowry (1969) Writer |
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Saul Alinsky Went to War (1968) Director |
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Deciding to Organize (1968) Director |
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Through Conflict to Negotiation (1968) Director |
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Encounter with Saul Alinsky - Part 2: Rama Indian Reserve (1967) Director |
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Encounter with Saul Alinsky - Part 1: CYC Toronto (1967) Director |