Peter Pearson
- Known for
- 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. 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
Production 1
- 1994An Interview with Dennis Potter · production manager
Directing 10
- 1993Bananas from Sunny Québec · director
- 1974Only God Knows · director
- 1973Paperback Hero · director
- 1969The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar · director
- 1969The Dowry · director
- 1968Saul Alinsky Went to War · director
- 1968Deciding to Organize · director
- 1968Through Conflict to Negotiation · director
- 1967Encounter with Saul Alinsky - Part 2: Rama Indian Reserve · director
- 1967Encounter with Saul Alinsky - Part 1: CYC Toronto · director
Acting 1
- 1988Straight for the Heart as Invité au dîner