Pierre Berton

Overview

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Birthday
Jul 12, 1920 (104 years old)
Death date
Nov 30, 2004

Pierre Berton

Known For

Dawn: A Charleston Legend
0h 34m
Movie 2022

Dawn: A Charleston Legend

In 1968, Gordon Langley Hall claimed he was a woman misdiagnosed as male at birth because of a genital defect. To correct this, Gordon underwent one of the first sex reassignment surgeries in the United States. Her subsequent marriage to a black auto mechanic and the mysterious birth of their daughter Natasha sent Charleston, SC society into a fury and cast serious doubts on the truth behind Dawn’s story.

Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey
1h 40m
Movie 2000

Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey

Documentary on the legendary martial artist Bruce Lee, with a focus on the production of his unfinished film Game of Death. Using interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, Lee aficionado John Little paints a portrait of the world's most famous action hero, concluding with a new cut of Game of Death's action finale, reconstructed from Lee's notes and recently-recovered footage.

Niagara: A History of the Falls
1h 34m
Movie 1999

Niagara: A History of the Falls

The history of Niagara Falls and the people that made it famous.

Biography

Pierre Francis de Marigny Berton (July 12, 1920 – November 30, 2004) was a Canadian writer, journalist and broadcaster. Berton wrote 50 best-selling books, mainly about Canadiana, Canadian history and popular culture. He also wrote critiques of mainstream religion, anthologies, children's books and historical works for youth. He was a reporter and war correspondent, an editor at Maclean's Magazine and The Toronto Star and, for 39 years, a guest on the TV series Front Page Challenge. Hosting "The Pierre Berton Show" from 1962-1973, he showcased his talents as a broadcaster. His debut novel "Klondike" (1958), delved into the gold rush, drawing from his father's experiences. Known for narrating Canadian history, Berton's works balance the nation's triumphs and darker aspects, earning him prestigious awards like the Stephen Leacock Medal and multiple Governor General's Awards. He was a founder of the Writers' Trust of Canada, and won many honours and awards His legacy endures through the Pierre Berton Award, honouring exceptional presentations of Canadian history.

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