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

197957 min10.0English, French

Directed by

Peter Raymont

Synopsis

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.

Cast and Crew

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

Writer: Peter Raymont (Writer)

Cinematographer: Andreas Poulsson

Editors: Simon Riley, Peter Raymont

Sound Designer: Daniel Dutka, Richard Nichol

Producers: Peter Raymont, Simon Riley

Production: ONF | NFB

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