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

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

10.0/ 10

1979

0h 57m

Documentary

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.

Top Cast

Pierre Elliott Trudeau

Pierre Elliott Trudeau

Prime Minister / Liberal leader

Joe Clark

Joe Clark

PC leader

E

Ed Broadbent

NDP leader

R

Richard Gwyn

journalist

J

Jim Munson

journalist

M

Mark Phillips

journalist

D

Doug Small

journalist

S

Suzanne Perry

Liberal campaign

P

Peter O'Malley

NDP campaign

F

Fred Ennis

radio journalist