MOVIE

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

Name: History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election
Director: Peter Raymont
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1979-07-01
Cast: Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Joe Clark, Ed Broadbent, Richard Gwyn, Jim Munson

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.

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 … + more

Release Date

1979-07-01

Year

1979

Duration

57m

Status

Released

Score

10.00

Genres

Documentary

Production

ONF | NFB

#media#politics#education#trudeau

Cast

Pierre Elliott Trudeau

Prime Minister / Liberal leader

Joe Clark

PC leader

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Ed Broadbent

NDP leader

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Richard Gwyn

journalist

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Jim Munson

journalist

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Mark Phillips

journalist

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Doug Small

journalist

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Suzanne Perry

Liberal campaign

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Peter O'Malley

NDP campaign

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Fred Ennis

radio journalist