Peter Pearson
Directing
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.
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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.
Known for
Paperback Hero
September 21, 1973
The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar
March 1, 1969
Only God Knows
September 13, 1974
One Man
April 26, 1977
Saul Alinsky Went to War
March 5, 1968
The Dowry
January 1, 1969
An Interview with Dennis Potter
November 19, 1994
Through Conflict to Negotiation
January 1, 1968
Encounter with Saul Alinsky - Part 2: Rama Indian Reserve
May 12, 1967
Behind the camera12
- 1994An Interview with Dennis Potter Production Manager
- 1993Bananas from Sunny Québec Director
- 1977One Man Writer
- 1974Only God Knows Director
- 1973Paperback Hero Director
- 1969The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar Director
- 1969The Dowry Writer, Director
- 1968Saul Alinsky Went to War Director
- 1968Through Conflict to Negotiation Director
- 1968Deciding to Organize