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

Directed by Peter Raymont57mDocumentary

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.

Year
1979
Country
CA
Language
English
Release date
1 July 1979
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Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Prime Minister / Liberal leader
Joe Clark
Joe Clark
PC leader
E
Ed Broadbent
NDP leader
R
Richard Gwyn
journalist
J
Jim Munson
journalist
M
Mark Phillips
journalist
D
Doug Small
journalist
S
Suzanne Perry
Liberal campaign
P
Peter O'Malley
NDP campaign
F
Fred Ennis
radio journalist
J
Jim Coutts
Liberal campaign
R
Robin Sears
NDP campaign
B
Bill Neville
PC campaign
Peter Raymont
Peter Raymont
narrator

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