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John Grierson

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Grierson in 1955

John Grierson (26 Aprile 1898 – 19 Februar 1972) wis a Scots documentary maker, aft considerit the faither o British an Canadian documentary film. In 1926, Grierson coined the term "documentary" tae descrieve a non-fiction film.[1]

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  1. Ann Curthoys, Marilyn Lake Connected worlds: history in transnational perspective, Volume 2004 p. 151. Australian National University Press