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

July 1, 1979 (CA) Documentary • 57m

Overview

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.

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Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Pierre Elliott Trudeau

Prime Minister / Liberal leader

Joe Clark
Joe Clark

PC leader

Ed Broadbent
Ed Broadbent

NDP leader

Richard Gwyn
Richard Gwyn

journalist

Jim Munson
Jim Munson

journalist

Doug Small
Doug Small

journalist

Suzanne Perry
Suzanne Perry

Liberal campaign

Peter O'Malley
Peter O'Malley

NDP campaign

Fred Ennis
Fred Ennis

radio journalist

Jim Coutts
Jim Coutts

Liberal campaign

Robin Sears
Robin Sears

NDP campaign

Bill Neville
Bill Neville

PC campaign

Crew


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Released

Original Language

EN

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