John Grierson

John Grierson was a pioneering filmmaker and documentarian from Scotland, often credited with shaping the documentary film genre. He believed films should serve a social purpose, highlighting important issues and real-life stories to educate and inform audiences. Grierson founded the Empire Marketing Board Film Unit in the UK and played a key role in the development of the British documentary movement. His work emphasized storytelling with a purpose, blending artistic methods with social commentary, and he greatly influenced how documentaries are made and appreciated today.