Movie Description
History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election
(1979)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Peter Raymont
- Producer : Peter Raymont,Simon Riley
- Writer : Peter Raymont
- Editor : Peter Raymont,Simon Riley
- Cast : Pierre Elliott Trudeau,Joe Clark,Ed Broadbent,Richard Gwyn,Jim Munson,Mark Phillips,Doug Small,Suzanne Perry,Peter O'Malley,Fred Ennis,Jim Coutts,Robin Sears,Bill Neville,Peter Raymont
Cast
Prime Minister / Liberal leader
PC leader
NDP leader
journalist
journalist
journalist
journalist
Liberal campaign
NDP campaign
radio journalist
Liberal campaign
NDP campaign
PC campaign
narrator
Posters
Facts
Original TitleHistory on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election
Status Released
Release Information
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1979-07-01
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 00h 57m
Homepagehttps://www.nfb.ca/film/history_on_the_run
Production CompaniesONF | NFB
Genres
- Documentary
