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Playing the Machines

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
Release Date: Tuesday, March 24 2009
16 years ago
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Portrait of John DunsworthJohn Dunsworth. John Dunsworth was 62 in Playing the Machines as 'Self'.
Birthday: Fri, Apr 12 1946 –
Died: Mon, Oct 16 2017
Portrait of Gordon PinsentGordon Pinsent. Gordon Pinsent was 78 in Playing the Machines as 'Narrator'.
Birthday: Sat, Jul 12 1930 –
Died: Sat, Feb 25 2023

Crew

Portrait of Barbara DoranBarbara Doran. Barbara Doran was >> in Playing the Machines as 'Director, Writer, Executive Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rob BlackieRob Blackie. Rob Blackie was >> in Playing the Machines as 'Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lynne WilsonLynne Wilson. Lynne Wilson was >> in Playing the Machines as 'Associate Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Chris DarlingtonChris Darlington. Chris Darlington was >> in Playing the Machines as 'Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Duane AndrewsDuane Andrews. Duane Andrews was >> in Playing the Machines as 'Music'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mark NearyMark Neary. Mark Neary was >> in Playing the Machines as 'Sound Recordist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Elizabeth KlinckElizabeth Klinck. Elizabeth Klinck was >> in Playing the Machines as 'Researcher'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday