Grierson
Grierson is a surname of Scottish origin that has appeared in various English-speaking countries. The name is most closely associated with the field of documentary film through John Grierson, a Scottish filmmaker whose work helped establish the modern documentary movement in the United Kingdom and Canada. John Grierson (1898–1972) is widely credited with shaping documentary theory and practice and with popularizing the idea of film as a socially engaged, informative art form.
In honor of his influence, film institutions established the Grierson Awards to recognize excellence in documentary
Beyond John Grierson, the surname has been carried by various individuals across disciplines, including academics, artists,