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

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

July 1, 1979 0h 57m ★ 10.0 (1 votes)
Documentary

Overview

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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Top Cast

Pierre Elliott Trudeau

Pierre Elliott Trudeau

Prime Minister / Liberal leader

Joe Clark

Joe Clark

PC leader

Ed Broadbent

Ed Broadbent

NDP leader

Richard Gwyn

Richard Gwyn

journalist

Jim Munson

Jim Munson

journalist

Mark Phillips

Mark Phillips

journalist

Doug Small

Doug Small

journalist

Suzanne Perry

Suzanne Perry

Liberal campaign

Peter O'Malley

Peter O'Malley

NDP campaign

Fred Ennis

Fred Ennis

radio journalist

Jim Coutts

Jim Coutts

Liberal campaign

Robin Sears

Robin Sears

NDP campaign

Bill Neville

Bill Neville

PC campaign

Peter Raymont

Peter Raymont

narrator

Status: Released
Production Companies: ONF | NFB

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