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

Crew

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