Donald Brittain a revered Canadian figure remains cherished for his genuine nature and unparalleled storytelling He created over 100 acclaimed films like Volcano 1976 portraying Malcolm Lowry and Paperland 1979 exposing Canadian bureaucrats His breakthrough came with Fields of Sacrifice 1963 marking a shift in his career Brittains legacy isnt just his films his camaraderie and perfectionism left a lasting impact at the National Film Board Two decades after his passing his absence is deeply felt by all who knew him