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.
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Johnny and the Dead
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An Interview with Dennis Potter
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Bananas from Sunny Québec
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The Littlest Hobo
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One Man
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For the Record
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Only God Knows
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Paperback Hero
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The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar
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The Dowry
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The Dowry
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Saul Alinsky Went to War
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Through Conflict to Negotiation
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Deciding to Organize
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Encounter with Saul Alinsky - Part 2: Rama Indian Reserve
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Encounter with Saul Alinsky - Part 1: CYC Toronto
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