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Pierre Berton
Pierre Francis de Marigny Berton (July 12, 1920 – November 30, 2004) was a Canadian writer, journalist and broadcaster. Berton wrote 50 best-selling books, mainly about Canadiana, Canadian history and popular culture. He also wrote critiques of mainstream religion, anthologies, children's books and historical works for youth. He was a reporter and war correspondent, an editor at Maclean's Magazine and The Toronto Star and, for 39 years, a guest on the TV series Front Page Challenge. Hosting "The Pierre Berton Show" from 1962-1973, he showcased his talents as a broadcaster.
His debut novel "Klondike" (1958), delved into the gold rush, drawing from his father's experiences. Known for narrating Canadian history, Berton's works balance the nation's triumphs and darker aspects, earning him prestigious awards like the Stephen Leacock Medal and multiple Governor General's Awards. He was a founder of the Writers' Trust of Canada, and won many honours and awards
His legacy endures through the Pierre Berton Award, honouring exceptional presentations of Canadian history.
Filmography
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Folio
Folio, a precursor to CBC's renowned fine-arts series Festival, aired for four years starting in 1956. The seri...
Life and Times
Life and Times was a series of biographical documentary films broadcast by CBC Television, CBC Country Canada a...
Love Circles
French erotic auteur Gerard Kikoine makes the world his canvas in this sexy roundelay of intimate encounters ac...
The National Dream
A combination of documentary and dramatic reconstructions, depicting the conception and construction of the Can...
The Pierre Berton Show
The Pierre Berton Show was a television show hosted by Pierre Berton. It ran from 1962 to 1973, and Berton regu...
Telescope
Telescope is a Canadian documentary series which aired on CBC Television between 1963 and 1973. The series was...
Bruce Lee: The Lost Interview
A priceless gem from the fine folks at The Internet Archive: Bruce Lee’s only existing television interview, fr...
The Dionne Quintuplets
In 1934, Elzire Dionne delivered five identical girls. The Dionne Quintuplets follows Cecile, Emilie, Marie, Yv...
Raoul Wallenberg: Buried Alive
A profile of Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg, the film covers his role in saving the lives of Jewish refugees...
City of Gold
Classic short film depicts the Klondike gold rush at its peak, when would-be prospectors struggled through hars...
Niagara: A History of the Falls
The history of Niagara Falls and the people that made it famous.
The Hecklers
An imaginative history of editorial cartooning in Canada. The documentary provides a witty take on Canada's his...
Dawn: A Charleston Legend
In 1968, Gordon Langley Hall claimed he was a woman misdiagnosed as male at birth because of a genital defect....
Trans Canada Summer
The camera traces the Trans-Canada Highway, unveiling Canada's people, resources, and diverse geography from ea...
Because They Are Different
This short documentary explores issues surrounding the integration of Canadian Indigenous people into social in...
Women on the March: The Struggle for Equal Rights
This feature film in two parts is an exploration of the women's suffrage movement. Spearheaded by women like Em...