History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election
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July 1, 1979
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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Where to watch
In United States
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Cast
Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Prime Minister / Liberal leader
Joe Clark
PC leaderEd Broadbent
NDP leaderRichard Gwyn
journalistJim Munson
journalistMark Phillips
journalistDoug Small
journalistSuzanne Perry
Liberal campaignPeter O'Malley
NDP campaignFred Ennis
radio journalistJim Coutts
Liberal campaignRobin Sears
NDP campaignBill Neville
PC campaign
Peter Raymont
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