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John Grierson

John Grierson (1898-1972)

Grierson was one of the most influential early documentary filmmakers. He is probably most influential in his supporting, training, and "father of a school" role. He was the creative organizer who formed and ran the Empire Marketing Board Film Unit (better known as the EMB Film Unit[?]).

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