Film·1979·57m

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

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 manipulate the media.

Directed by Peter Raymont

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12 credited

Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Pierre Elliott TrudeauPrime Minister / Liberal leader
Joe Clark
Joe ClarkPC leader
Ed Broadbent
Ed BroadbentNDP leader
Richard Gwyn
Richard Gwynjournalist
Jim Munson
Jim Munsonjournalist
Mark Phillips
Mark Phillipsjournalist
Doug Small
Doug Smalljournalist
Suzanne Perry
Suzanne PerryLiberal campaign
Peter O'Malley
Peter O'MalleyNDP campaign
Fred Ennis
Fred Ennisradio journalist
Jim Coutts
Jim CouttsLiberal campaign
Robin Sears
Robin SearsNDP campaign

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