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

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

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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.
🌏 Languages Available: English , French
📆 Date Released: 1979-07-01
⌚ Running Time: 57 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 10.0

Beloved Cast

Pierre Elliott Trudeau original image
Prime Minister / Liberal leader
Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Joe Clark original image
PC leader
Joe Clark
Ed Broadbent original image
NDP leader
Ed Broadbent
Richard Gwyn original image
journalist
Richard Gwyn
Jim Munson original image
journalist
Jim Munson
Mark Phillips original image
journalist
Mark Phillips
Doug Small original image
journalist
Doug Small
Suzanne Perry original image
Liberal campaign
Suzanne Perry
Peter O'Malley original image
NDP campaign
Peter O'Malley
Fred Ennis original image
radio journalist
Fred Ennis
Jim Coutts original image
Liberal campaign
Jim Coutts
Robin Sears original image
NDP campaign
Robin Sears
Bill Neville original image
PC campaign
Bill Neville
Peter Raymont original image
narrator
Peter Raymont

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