Biography
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.
Directed
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The Littlest Hobo (1979) — 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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Only God Knows (1974) — Director
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Saul Alinsky Went to War (1968) — Director
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The Dowry (1969) — Director
- Deciding to Organize (1968) — Director
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For the Record (1976) — Director
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Through Conflict to Negotiation (1968) — Director
- Encounter with Saul Alinsky - Part 1: CYC Toronto (1967) — Director
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Encounter with Saul Alinsky - Part 2: Rama Indian Reserve (1967) — Director
- Bananas from Sunny Québec (1993) — Director
