
History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election
July 1, 1979•0h 57m•★ 10.0
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.
Director
Peter RaymontWriters
Cast

Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Prime Minister / Liberal leader

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
narrator