Canadian film director
Was profiled in Dec 1995/Jan 1996 issue of Saturday Night magazine.
Father of Daniel Petrie Jr. , Donald Petrie , June Petrie and Mary Petrie.
Explored difficult filmmaking subjects ahead of his time, including A Raisin in the Sun , which dealt with racism, and The Dollmaker , which dealt with women as breadwinners. Petrie also served in a number of leadership positions with the Directors Guild of America.
Saved a local doctor from two attacking Rottweilers, beating them with a rake and a broom.
Brother of Peggy Petrie.
Father-in-law of Bradley Battersby.
Directed two Oscar-nominated performances: Ellen Burstyn and Eva Le Gallienne , both for Resurrection .
Named Akira Kurosawa s Rashmon as his all-time favorite film in an AFI poll.
