Documentary · Canada · 1979 · 57m

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

History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election poster
Director
Peter Raymont
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
Crew
Andreas Poulsson — Director of Photography Peter Raymont — Editor Simon Riley — Editor Peter Raymont — Writer Peter Raymont — Producer Simon Riley — Producer
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.

Mood & Themes
mediapoliticseducationtrudeau
Key Collaborators
Peter Raymont Director Andreas Poulsson Director of Photography Peter Raymont Editor Simon Riley Editor Peter Raymont Writer Peter Raymont Producer Simon Riley Producer
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