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

The read

It runs a compact 57m.

Synopsis

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.

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Key crew

• Peter RaymontDirector
• Peter RaymontWriter

Cast

• Pierre Elliott TrudeauPrime Minister / Liberal leader
• Joe ClarkPC leader
• Ed BroadbentNDP leader
• Richard Gwynjournalist
• Jim Munsonjournalist
• Mark Phillipsjournalist
• Doug Smalljournalist
• Suzanne PerryLiberal campaign
• Peter O'MalleyNDP campaign
• Fred Ennisradio journalist
• Jim CouttsLiberal campaign
• Robin SearsNDP campaign

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