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.
Made in CA
10/10
1979
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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
Jim Coutts
As Liberal campaign
Robin Sears
As NDP campaign
Bill Neville
As PC campaign
Peter Raymont
As narrator
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