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.
Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Prime Minister / Liberal leader
Joe Clark
PC leader
Ed Broadbent
NDP leader
Richard Gwyn
journalist
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July 1, 1979
57m
10.0
Peter Raymont
Peter Raymont
1
ONF | NFB
CA
Jim Munson
journalist
Mark Phillips
journalist
Doug Small
journalist
Suzanne Perry
Liberal campaign
Peter O'Malley
NDP campaign
Fred Ennis
radio journalist
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