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History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election (1979)

History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election (1979)

Documentary
Release Date: 1979, July 1
Directors: Peter Raymont
Countries: Canada
Production: ONF | NFB, ONF | NFB
Cast: Mark Phillips, Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Joe Clark, Ed Broadbent, Richard Gwyn, Jim Munson, Doug Small, Suzanne Perry, Peter O'Malley, Fred Ennis, Jim Coutts, Robin Sears

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.

Keywords:

politics education media trudeau