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

Movie·1979·0h 57m

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

Country

Canada

Language

English

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The Story

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.

Producer

Peter Raymont, Simon Riley

Cinematography

Andreas Poulsson

Editor

Peter Raymont

Themes

mediapoliticseducationtrudeau

Production House

ONF | NFB

Audience Score

100%

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Where to watch

Region: CA

Free

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Cast

Pierre Elliott Trudeau

Pierre Elliott Trudeau

Prime Minister / Liberal leader

Joe Clark

Joe Clark

PC leader

Ed Broadbent

NDP leader

Richard Gwyn

journalist

Jim Munson

journalist

Mark Phillips

journalist

Doug Small

journalist

Suzanne Perry

Liberal campaign

Peter O'Malley

NDP campaign

Fred Ennis

radio journalist

Jim Coutts

Liberal campaign

Robin Sears

NDP campaign

Bill Neville

PC campaign

Peter Raymont

Peter Raymont

narrator

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Crew

Peter Raymont

Peter Raymont

Director, Writer, Producer, Editor

Simon Riley

Editor, Producer

Andreas Poulsson

Director of Photography

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