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

    57'

    1979-07-01

    10

    Documentary

    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.

    WritingPeter RaymontDirectingPeter Raymont

    Cast

    1

    Prime Minister / Liberal leader

    Pierre Elliott Trudeau

    1

    PC leader

    Joe Clark

    1

    NDP leader

    Ed Broadbent

    1

    journalist

    Richard Gwyn

    1

    journalist

    Jim Munson

    1

    journalist

    Mark Phillips

    1

    journalist

    Doug Small

    1

    Liberal campaign

    Suzanne Perry

    1

    NDP campaign

    Peter O'Malley

    1

    radio journalist

    Fred Ennis

    1

    Liberal campaign

    Jim Coutts

    1

    NDP campaign

    Robin Sears

    1

    PC campaign

    Bill Neville

    1

    narrator

    Peter Raymont

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. Canada
    • List of languages:
      1. English
      2. French
    • List of companies:
      1. ONF | NFB
    • Vote Count: 1
    • Popularity: 0.4284
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election

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