Grierson
Originally released in 1973. Grierson is a documentary film. directed by Roger Blais. At just 58 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Michael Kane, John Grierson, and Norman McLaren
Synopsis
A portrait of John Grierson, the first Canadian Government Film Commissioner and founder of the National Film Board in 1939. Interweaving archival footage, interviews with people who knew him and footage of Grierson himself, this film is a sensitive and informative portrait of a dynamic man of vision. Grierson believed that the filmmaker had a social responsibility, and that film could help a society realize democratic ideals. His absolute faith in the value of capturing the drama of everyday life was to influence generations of filmmakers all over the world. In fact, he coined the term 'documentary film'.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 13, 1973
52 years ago
Runtime
0h 58m
58 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Top Cast
Michael Kane
as Narrator (voice)
John Grierson
as Self (archive footage)
Norman McLaren
as Self (archive footage)
Sydney Newman
as Self
Basil Wright
as Self
Lorne Greene
as Self
Woodrow Wilson
as Self (archive footage)
Roberto Rossellini
as Self
Joseph McCarthy
as Self (archive footage)
Joris Ivens
as Self
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ONF | NFB
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grierson about?
A portrait of John Grierson, the first Canadian Government Film Commissioner and founder of the National Film Board in 1939. Interweaving archival footage, interviews with people who knew him and f...
Who directed Grierson?
Grierson was directed by Roger Blais.
How long is Grierson?
Grierson has a runtime of 0 hours and 58 minutes (58 minutes total).
When was Grierson released?
Grierson was released on September 13, 1973 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Grierson?
The main cast of Grierson includes Michael Kane, John Grierson, Norman McLaren, Sydney Newman, Basil Wright.