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History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election (1979)

History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election (1979)

1979-07-01 Canada 57 Min. PG-13
10 1 votes

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.

Cast

Pierre Elliott Trudeau is Prime Minister / Liberal leader
Prime Minister / Liberal leader
Joe Clark is PC leader
PC leader
Ed Broadbent is NDP leader
NDP leader
Richard Gwyn is journalist
journalist
Jim Munson is journalist
journalist
Mark Phillips is journalist
journalist
Doug Small is journalist
journalist
Suzanne Perry is Liberal campaign
Liberal campaign
Peter O'Malley is NDP campaign
NDP campaign
Fred Ennis is radio journalist
radio journalist
Jim Coutts is Liberal campaign
Liberal campaign
Robin Sears is NDP campaign
NDP campaign

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