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

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

10.0

0h 57m

1979

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.

Director

Peter Raymont

Documentary

mediapoliticseducationtrudeau

Cast & Crew

Pierre Elliott Trudeau

Pierre Elliott Trudeau

as Prime Minister / Liberal leader

Joe Clark

Joe Clark

as PC leader

Ed Broadbent

as NDP leader

Richard Gwyn

as journalist

Jim Munson

as journalist

Mark Phillips

as journalist

Doug Small

as journalist

Suzanne Perry

as Liberal campaign

Peter O'Malley

as NDP campaign

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