John Pett Explained

Basil John Pett (23 July 1927 – 30 November 2021) was a British film director/producer active from 1954 to 1993.[1] He is known for his documentary work on series such as The World At War, for which he directed 3 of the 26 episodes: "It's a Lovely Day Tomorrow" (the British defeat in Burma), "Pacific" (Iwo Jima etc.), and "Morning" (D-Day etc.).[2] He died on 30 November 2021, at the age of 94.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: John Pett: Filmography. https://web.archive.org/web/20160602195242/http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b9eed4943. dead. 2 June 2016. British Film Institute. 15 April 2016.
  2. Book: Rosenthal. Alan. The Documentary Conscience: A Casebook in Flm-making. 1980. University of California Press. 9780520040229. 54–63. https://books.google.com/books?id=KOpYTIx2GKYC&q=%22john+pett%22&pg=PA54. 15 April 2016. Television History: The World at War: John Pett, director.
  3. News: John Pett obituary . 20 January 2022 . The Guardian . 20 January 2022.

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