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“It is often more important to act than to understand... there are times... when two conflicting opinions, though one happens to be right, are more perilous than one opinion which is wrong.”

Quote by John Grierson

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John Grierson, a Scottish film producer, is hailed as the pioneer of documentary film. Born on April 26, 1898, and passing away on February 19, 1972, Grierson made significant contributions to the field of documentary filmmaking. His works have had a profound impact on the development of film art. more

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