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

The story

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 & crew

Pierre Elliott TrudeauPrime Minister / Liberal leader

Joe ClarkPC leader

Ed Broadbent

Ed BroadbentNDP leader

Richard Gwyn

Richard Gwynjournalist

Jim Munson

Jim Munsonjournalist

Mark Phillips

Mark Phillipsjournalist

Doug Small

Doug Smalljournalist

Suzanne Perry

Suzanne PerryLiberal campaign

Peter O'Malley

Peter O'MalleyNDP campaign

Fred Ennis

Fred Ennisradio journalist

Jim Coutts

Jim CouttsLiberal campaign

Robin Sears

Robin SearsNDP campaign