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

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

July 1, 1979 57 min
✓ Released 17081 days ago
Documentary
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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.

Movie Info

Status: Released
Director: Peter Raymont
Runtime: 57 min

Top Cast

Pierre Elliott Trudeau

Pierre Elliott Trudeau

Prime Minister / Liberal leader

Joe Clark

Joe Clark

PC leader

Ed Broadbent

NDP leader

Richard Gwyn

journalist

Jim Munson

journalist

Mark Phillips

journalist

Doug Small

journalist

Suzanne Perry

Liberal campaign

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