In 1976, F.R. "Budge" Crawley accepted an Academy Award for his film The Man Who Skied Down Everest. It was the first time a Canadian-made film received an Oscar for Best Documentary Feature.

Today in Canadian History

Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

March 29: Budge Crawley Wins Oscar

MAR 29, 20268 MIN
Today in Canadian History

March 29: Budge Crawley Wins Oscar

MAR 29, 20268 MIN

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In 1976, F.R. "Budge" Crawley accepted an Academy Award for his film The Man Who Skied Down Everest. It was the first time a Canadian-made film received an Oscar for Best Documentary Feature.