

Grierson
7.3(3)197358m1
A portrait of John Grierson, the first Canadian Government Film Commissioner and founder of the National Film Board in 1939. Interweaving archival footage, interviews with people who knew him and footage of Grierson himself, this film is a sensitive and informative portrait of a dynamic man of vision. Grierson believed that the filmmaker had a social responsibility, and that film could help a society realize democratic ideals. His absolute faith in the value of capturing the drama of everyday life was to influence generations of filmmakers all over the world. In fact, he coined the term 'documentary film'.
TMDB
7.3/10
3 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
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- Box office
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- Language
- English
- government
- portrait
- television
- biographical documentary
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Release dates
CanadaCA
- Theatrical13 Sept 1973
Frequently asked questions
- When was Grierson released?
- Grierson was released on 13 September 1973.
- Where can I watch Grierson online?
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- Is there a Hindi trailer for Grierson?
- No verified Hindi trailer for Grierson is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of Grierson?
- Grierson holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 3 votes.
- Who directed Grierson?
- Grierson (1973) was directed by Roger Blais.
- How long is Grierson?
- Grierson runs for 58m.











