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Playing the Machines

2009-03-24 en 60m
Documentary
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.

Director

Barbara Doran

Writer

Barbara Doran

Producer

Rob Blackie

Executive Producer

Barbara Doran

Associate Producer

Lynne Wilson

Music

Duane Andrews

Status

Released

Budget

$313,402

Countries

  • Canada

Companies

  • Morag Loves Company