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

Name: History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1979
Duration: 57 min
Rating: 10

1979 · 57 min

Documentary

★ 10.0

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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.

Crew

Director Peter Raymont
Writer Peter Raymont
Director of Photography Andreas Poulsson

Cast

Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Prime Minister / Liberal leader
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

Crew

Director — Peter Raymont
Writer — Peter Raymont
Director of Photography — Andreas Poulsson

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Intermission

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