Daniel Petrie

A master of drama and television movies, Daniel Petrie was born in 1920 in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada. His directorial career spanned over four decades from the 1950s to the 1990s, and he earned acclaim for his work, particularly in the drama genre, with notable films like "A Raisin in the Sun," "Fort Apache, The Bronx," and the Emmy-winning "Eleanor and Franklin." Petrie's authorial style was characterized by his genuine portrayal of human relationships and societal issues, earning him multiple awards including an Emmy and Directors Guild of America award. In the grand panorama of cinematic history, Daniel Petrie stands as a compassionate storyteller, whose work reflected his deep understanding of the human condition.