Grierson (1973)
A portrait of John Grierson, the first Canadian Government Film Commissioner and founder of the National Film Board in 1939. Interweaving archival footage, interviews with people who knew him and footage of Grierson himself, this film is a sensitive and informative portrait of a dynamic man of vision. Grierson believed that the filmmaker had a social responsibility, and that film could help a society realize democratic ideals. His absolute faith in the value of capturing the drama of everyday life was to influence generations of filmmakers all over the world. In fact, he coined the term 'documentary film'.
Director: Roger Blais
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: September 13, 1973
Cast
- Michael Kane - Narrator (voice)
- John Grierson - Self (archive footage)
- Norman McLaren - Self (archive footage)
- Sydney Newman - Self
- Basil Wright - Self
- Lorne Greene - Self
- Woodrow Wilson - Self (archive footage)
- Roberto Rossellini - Self
- Joseph McCarthy - Self (archive footage)
- Joris Ivens - Self
Screenplay
Cinematography: Magí Torruella, Eugene Boyko
Editing: Les Halman, John Kramer
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
government, portrait, television, biographical documentary
More Films by Director: Roger Blais
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Grierson about?
- A portrait of John Grierson, the first Canadian Government Film Commissioner and founder of the National Film Board in 1939. Interweaving archival footage, interviews with people who knew him and footage of Grierson himself, this film is a sensitive and informative portrait of a dynamic man of vision. Grierson believed that the filmmaker had a social responsibility, and that film could help a society realize democratic ideals. His absolute faith in the value of capturing the drama of everyday life was to influence generations of filmmakers all over the world. In fact, he coined the term 'documentary film'.
- Who directed Grierson?
- Grierson was directed by Roger Blais.
- Who stars in Grierson?
- Grierson stars Michael Kane, John Grierson, Norman McLaren, Sydney Newman, Basil Wright, Lorne Greene.
- How long is Grierson?
- Grierson has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is Grierson?
- Grierson is a Documentary film.
- Where was Grierson produced?
- Grierson was produced in Canada.