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Peter Pearson

Overview

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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Acting
1988 Straight for the Heart Actor Invité au dîner 58
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Directing
1974 Only God Knows Directing Director 58
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1973 Paperback Hero Directing Director 59
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1969 The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar Directing Director 59
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1969 The Dowry Directing Director N/A
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1968 Saul Alinsky Went to War Directing Director 58
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1968 Deciding to Organize Directing Director N/A
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1968 Through Conflict to Negotiation Directing Director N/A
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1967 Encounter with Saul Alinsky - Part 2: Rama Indian Reserve Directing Director N/A
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1967 Encounter with Saul Alinsky - Part 1: CYC Toronto Directing Director N/A
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Writing
1977 One Man Writing Writer N/A
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1969 The Dowry Writing Writer N/A
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Production
1994 An Interview with Dennis Potter Production Production Manager N/A
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