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

Name: History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election
Director: Peter Raymont
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1979-07-01
Duration: 57 min
Rating: 10
Cast: Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Joe Clark, Ed Broadbent, Richard Gwyn, Jim Munson

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

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Released

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ONF | NFB

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1979-07-01

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

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.

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