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

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

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.

Release: 1979-07-01
Runtime: 57 min
Rating: 10 / 10
Cast
Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Prime Minister / Liberal leader
Joe Clark
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
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Jim Coutts
Liberal campaign
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Robin Sears
NDP campaign
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Bill Neville
PC campaign
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Peter Raymont
narrator