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Playing the Machines (2009)

Directed by Barbara Doran
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5.0/10

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.

Genres

Documentary

Technical details

DetailValue
Original titlePlaying the Machines
Original languageEnglish (EN)
Spoken languagesEnglish
Production countriesCanada
StatusReleased
Production companiesMorag Loves Company
Official sitemorag.ca
Release date24 marzo 2009
Executive producerBarbara Doran
ProductionRob Blackie, Lynne Wilson
WriterBarbara Doran
EditingChris Darlington
Assistant directorsBarbara Doran
MusicDuane Andrews, Mark Neary
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SoundDuane Andrews, Mark Neary
Budget313.402 €

Release dates

TV

Canada / Mar 24, 2009 / Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

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