Movie

Donald Brittain: Filmmaker

★ 7.0(1)19921h 35m

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Good to know

Director: Kent Martin
Release date: 1992-09-04
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: ONF | NFB

About Donald Brittain: Filmmaker

Donald Brittain: Filmmaker is a 1992 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Kent Martin, starring Douglas Rain and Donald Brittain. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Donald Brittain: Filmmaker in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A retrospective of documentary films by Donald Brittain offering a glimpse of the man and the restless energy that informed his work. Dedicated and hard-working Brittain left nothing to chance, driving himself and his colleagues at the NFB and the CBC until perfection was achieved, or until airtime -- whichever came first.

Cast

Douglas Rain

Self - Narrator (voice)

Donald Brittain

Self (archive footage)

Themes & keywords

biographyfilmmakingretrospectivedocumentary filmmaking

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Donald Brittain: Filmmaker in Canada?+

Donald Brittain: Filmmaker is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Donald Brittain: Filmmaker on Netflix?+

Donald Brittain: Filmmaker is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Donald Brittain: Filmmaker?+

Donald Brittain: Filmmaker has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in Donald Brittain: Filmmaker?+

Donald Brittain: Filmmaker stars Douglas Rain and Donald Brittain.

When did Donald Brittain: Filmmaker come out?+

Donald Brittain: Filmmaker is a 1992 movie directed by Kent Martin.

What genre is Donald Brittain: Filmmaker?+

Donald Brittain: Filmmaker is Documentary film.

Who directed Donald Brittain: Filmmaker?+

Donald Brittain: Filmmaker was directed by Kent Martin.