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

10 | Jul 01, 1979 (CA) | Documentary | 00:57

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.

Featured Crew

Director, Writer, Producer, Editor
Producer, Editor
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Director of Photography
Sound Recordist, Sound
Sound Editor

Cast

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Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Prime Minister / Liberal leader
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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