History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election (1979)
1979 · 0h 57m · Documentary
Genres: Documentary
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
Writers: Peter Raymont
Cinematography: Andreas Poulsson
Editor: Peter Raymont, Simon Riley
Cast
Pierre Elliott Trudeau as Prime Minister / Liberal leaderJoe Clark as PC leaderEd Broadbent as NDP leaderRichard Gwyn as journalistJim Munson as journalistMark Phillips as journalistDoug Small as journalistSuzanne Perry as Liberal campaignPeter O'Malley as NDP campaignFred Ennis as radio journalistJim Coutts as Liberal campaignRobin Sears as NDP campaignMore like this
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