John W. Barnes

John W. Barnes

March 25, 1920 — Belford, New Jersey, USA

John Wadsworth Barnes (March 25, 1920 – June 27, 2000) was an American film director and producer. He was most active in the educational film industry, producing, directing and writing for Encyclopædia Britannica Films. In his career he worked on and helped create over 100 film projects. He produced the Academy Award nominated documentary The Living City. He wrote for a radio drama series, made experimental Bolex films, and produced the film To Live Together.

The Living City

The Living City

1953

The Painter

1975

Bip as a skater

1975

The Art of Silence: Youth Maturity Old Age and Death

The Art of Silence: The Cage

1975

The Civil War

1954

The Mask Maker

The Mask Maker

1975

People Along the Mississippi

1951