''Grierson'' is a 1973 documentary directed by Roger Blais for the

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(NFB). It won, among other awards, the 1974

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. John Grierson, who is known as the father of documentary film and coined the term 'documentary', became the first Canadian Government Film Commissioner, and founded the NFB, in 1939. He believed that filmmakers have a social responsibility, and that film should help society realize democratic ideals. His faith in the value of capturing everyday life influenced generations of filmmakers all over the world. ''Grierson'', which cost $242,725 () to make, includes archival footage and interviews with Grierson and people who knew him. It was released in English and French, with commentary by

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; the English version was narrated by Michael Kane, the French version by

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Awards

* 27th British Academy Film Awards, London:

, 1974 *

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: Best Documentary (tied), 1973Maria Topalovich, ''And the Genie Goes To...: Celebrating 50 Years of the Canadian Film Awards''. Stoddart Publishing, 2000. . * Festival of World Television, Los Angeles: Best Profile Documentary, 1973 * Golden Gate International Film Festival, San Francisco: First Prize, Personality, 1973 * Golden Gate International Film Festival, San Francisco: Bronze Reel Award for Third Best Film, 1973 * Melbourne Film Festival,

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: Diploma of Merit, 1974

References

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