John Spotton
Personal Info
Known For Camera
Gender Male
Birthday 1927-08-08
Deathday 1991-03-03 (63 years old)
Place of Birth Toronto, Ontario, Canada
John Spotton
Biography
John Spotton was a Canadian filmmaker, cinematographer, and editor associated with the National Film Board of Canada (NFB). He played a pivotal role in developing the Direct Cinema movement, contributing to documentaries that emphasized naturalistic and unobtrusive filming techniques. Spotton's notable works include Buster Keaton Rides Again (1965), a documentary capturing the making of Keaton's short film The Railrodder, and Memorandum (1965), which explores the Holocaust's impact on survivors. His contributions significantly influenced documentary filmmaking in Canada and beyond.
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Camera
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Editor
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Producer
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Crew
as Cinematography
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Director
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