History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election

10.0 1979 57 min
Documentary

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 manipulat…

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Director
Peter Raymont
Writer
Peter Raymont

Cast

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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
Jim Coutts Liberal campaign
Robin Sears NDP campaign
Bill Neville PC campaign
Peter Raymont narrator

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