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John Howe (August 30, 1926 – August 18, 2008) was a Canadian director, producer, and composer with the National Film Board of Canada. He is best known for his films Do Not Fold, Staple, Spindle or Mutilate and Why Rock the Boat?, and for his handling of the NFB’s 1969 Austerity Crisis. John Thomas Howe was born in Toronto, the son of Thomas and Margret Ogilvy (Manzie) Howe. At age 18, he joined the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery, saw action in Europe, and in 1946, left the service with the rank of Captain. Upon his return to Canada, he went to the University of Toronto, graduating in 19…
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- Why Rock the Boat? (1974) Original Music Composer
- Dragons (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- David and Hazel: A Story in Communication (1964) Director
- Down North (1958) Producer
- Portrait of the Artist (1963) Director
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Most-watched John Howe films currently: Why Rock the Boat? (1974), David and Hazel: A Story in Communication (1964), Down North (1958), Portrait of the Artist (1963).
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