John Grierson
Scottish film maker
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John Grierson CBE was a pioneering Scottish documentary maker, often considered the father of British and Canadian documentary film. In 1926, Grierson coined the term "documentary" in a review of Robert J. Flaherty's Moana. Wikipedia
Born: April 26, 1898, Deanston, United Kingdom
Died: February 19, 1972 (age 73 years), Bath, United Kingdom
TV shows: This Wonderful World and Night Mail
Spouse: Margaret Grierson (m. 1930–1972)
Siblings: Ruby Grierson
Books: Grierson on the Movies, Eyes of Democracy, Grierson on Documentary, and more
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