
History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election
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57mins
Directed by
Peter Raymont,
Starring
Pierre Elliott Trudeau,
Joe Clark,
Ed Broadbent,
Richard Gwyn
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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.