Lotomania

198026 min 37 secFilm: Documentary

Direction: Tom Shandel

Production: John Taylor

Script: Tom Shandel

Up until 1968, lotteries were illegal in Canada. Now they are a billion-dollar industry run by governments. This film peels back the layers of hucksterism, hard-sell and show biz that conceal the true nature of lotteries. It also asks interesting questions about government, money, and the role of the citizen in the larger society.

Subject categories

  • Politics and Government - Canada > Government Agencies, Programs and Services
  • Social Issues > Society

Credits

director
Tom Shandel
script
Tom Shandel
executive producer
John Taylor
cinematography
Ron Orieux
sound
Zale Dalen
Richard Patton
Andy McBrearty
editing
Frank Irvine
sound editing
Shelly Hamer