David Bairstow (filmmaker)
David Bairstow (1921-1985) was a Canadian producer and director and one of the most prolific filmmakers at the National Film Board of Canada.
David Bairstow | |
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| Born | 27 April 1921 Toronto |
| Died | 10 May 1985 (aged 64) Montreal |
| Occupation(s) | Producer, director |
| Years active | 1946–1974 |
Over the course of his career, he made 200 films, notably the critically-acclaimed Morning on the Lièvre (1961) as well as Royal Journey (1951) and Grierson (1973), both of which won the BAFTA Award for Best Documentary.
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