
Documentary
History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election
📅 Sunday, 1 July 1979⏱️ 57m
🎬 Directed by Peter Raymont🏢 ONF | NFB
★ 10.0
★★★★★
TMDB Rating
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 & Crew

Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Prime Minister / Liberal leader

Joe Clark
PC leader
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Ed Broadbent
NDP leader
R
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
🎬 Directed byPeter Raymont
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