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Documenting John Grierson
Documentary examining the life and work of pioneering documentary maker, John Grierson.
Born the son of a headmaster in Cambusbarron, near Stirling, John Grierson directed one of the first documentaries, Drifters, set up the influential GPO Film Unit making Night Mail, and went on to be the first director of The National Film Board of Canada.
The annual awards for best documentary are made in his name. He set out to make films to change the world, and made not just films, but filmmakers.
Last on
Thu 22 May 2014
22:00
大象传媒 Two Scotland
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The story behind John Grierson's 'Drifters'
Duration: 02:57
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John Grierson's work on Night Mail
Duration: 03:24
Credit
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Producer | Laurence Henson |
Broadcast
- Thu 22 May 2014 22:00大象传媒 Two Scotland