Basic Info
Release: March 24, 2009
Runtime: 60 min
Status: Released
Playing the Machines
2009
60 min
Overview
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
Production Countries
- Canada
Spoken Languages
- English en
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Cast
John Dunsworth
Self
Gordon Pinsent
Narrator
Crew
Barbara Doran
Director
Barbara Doran
Writer
Rob Blackie
Producer
Barbara Doran
Executive Producer
Duane Andrews
Music
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