History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election
1979·57m
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Documentary
Overview
This documentary examines the media's coverage of the Canadian federal election of May 1979. Filmed over a 3-week period, it takes a fascinating look at journalists in action and the politicians who attempt to manipulate the media.
Director
Peter Raymont
Writers
Peter Raymont
Cast
Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Prime Minister / Liberal leader
Joe Clark
PC leader
?
Ed Broadbent
NDP leader
?
Richard Gwyn
journalist
?
Jim Munson
journalist
?
Mark Phillips
journalist
?
Doug Small
journalist
?
Suzanne Perry
Liberal campaign
?
Peter O'Malley
NDP campaign
?
Fred Ennis
radio journalist
Details
Language
en
Status
Released
