Peter Pearson

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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.

Film	Credit
BBananas from Sunny Québec1993 · Director	Director
Straight for the Heart1988 · Invité au dîner	Invité au dîner
One Man1977 · Writer	Writer
Only God Knows1974 · Director	Director
Paperback Hero1973 · Director	Director
The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar1969 · Director	Director
The Dowry1969 · Writer, Director	Writer, Director
Saul Alinsky Went to War1968 · Director	Director
Through Conflict to Negotiation1968 · Director	Director
DDeciding to Organize1968 · Director	Director
Encounter with Saul Alinsky - Part 2: Rama Indian Reserve1967 · Director	Director
EEncounter with Saul Alinsky - Part 1: CYC Toronto1967 · Director	Director