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.
Cast
Pierre Elliott Trudeau
as Prime Minister / Liberal leader
Joe Clark
as PC leader
Ed Broadbent
as NDP leader
Richard Gwyn
as journalist
Jim Munson
as journalist
Mark Phillips
as journalist
Doug Small
as journalist
Suzanne Perry
as Liberal campaign
Peter O'Malley
as NDP campaign
Fred Ennis
as radio journalist
