Which documentary film maker was considered the father of British and Canadian documentary film, Roman Karmen or John Grierson?
John Grierson John Grierson CBE (26 April 1898 – 19 February 1972) was a pioneering Scottish documentary maker, often considered the father of British and Canadian documentary film. In 1926, Grierson coined the term "documentary" in a review of Robert Flaherty's "Moana".
Gratien Gélinas Gratien Gélinas, {'1': ", '2': ", '3': ", '4': "} (December 8, 1909 – March 16, 1999) was a Canadian author, playwright, actor, director, producer and administrator who is considered one of the founders of modern Canadian theatre and film.