Peter Wintonick, a renowned Canadian film editor and producer, was born in the year 1953 in the charming city of Trenton, located in the province of Ontario, Canada.
Throughout his illustrious career, Wintonick was recognized for his work on several groundbreaking documentary films, including "Manufacturing Consent: Noam Chomsky and the Media" (1992),which explored the complex relationship between media and politics. He also co-directed "Seeing Is Believing: Handicams, Human Rights and the News" (2002),a thought-provoking documentary that examined the impact of handheld cameras on human rights reporting. Additionally, Wintonick was involved in the production of "Cinéma Vérité: Defining the Moment" (1999),a critically acclaimed documentary that celebrated the art of documentary filmmaking.
Wintonick's personal life was marked by a loving marriage to Christine Burt, with whom he shared a deep and abiding bond.
Sadly, Peter Wintonick passed away on November 18, 2013, in the vibrant city of Montreal, located in the province of Quebec, Canada. His legacy as a pioneering filmmaker and editor continues to inspire and influence a new generation of documentary filmmakers.
