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Birth of a Giant

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Birth of a Giant (Naissance d'un géant in French) is a 29-minute 1957 Canadian documentary film, directed by Hugh O'Connor and produced by the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) television…

DirectorHugh O'Connor
WriterHugh O'Connor
ProducerDavid Bairstow

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NFBNFB
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Hugh O'Connor

EA
Eric Aubrey
Self
LC
Leo Cox
Self
HB
Herbie Brenn
Self
SR
Stan Russell
Self
EA
Ed Alderman
Self
AW
Artie Watson
Self

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Birth of a Giant — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Birth of a Giant?

Birth of a Giant is streaming on NFB in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Birth of a Giant on Netflix?

No, Birth of a Giant is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on NFB.

Is Birth of a Giant on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Birth of a Giant isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on NFB instead.

Where can I watch Birth of a Giant for free?

Birth of a Giant is available to stream free (with ads) on NFB in Canada.