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

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

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·1979· 57 min
Documentary

Director: Peter Raymont

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.

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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