Canada / Mar 24, 2009 / Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Playing the Machines (2009)
Directed by Barbara Doran
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Plot
Video lottery addiction is a serious problem in Canada, but does the government's need for revenue mean the enormous social costs are being ignored? This is a story about a society hooked on gambling and the people trying to force lottery corporations to come clean and take responsibility for what's happening to people whose lives are being devastated by Playing Machines. Also at the center of the story, a pugnacious Canadian Actor, John Dunsworth (Trailer Park Boys), who's gambling addictions nearly destroyed his career.
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Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Playing the Machines |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | Canada |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Morag Loves Company |
| Official site | morag.ca |
| Release date | 24 marzo 2009 |
| Executive producer | Barbara Doran |
| Production | Rob Blackie, Lynne Wilson |
| Writer | Barbara Doran |
| Editing | Chris Darlington |
| Assistant directors | Barbara Doran |
| Music | Duane Andrews, Mark Neary |
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| Sound | Duane Andrews, Mark Neary |
| Budget | 313.402 € |
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