The Fruit Machine (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2018, The Fruit Machine is a documentary film directed by Sarah Fodey, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. Some softened by age and sadness, others loud and angry, the voices of the survivors of Canada’s public service homosexual purge are now united, and determined. They are torqued by decades of silence, years of being ignored. They demand justice, and they want to be heard. Theirs is a story of betrayal that is both national and deeply personal. Men and women who dedicated their lives to public service, some signing oaths of allegiance and servitude; casualties of a political tapestry woven in the fibers of acute security measures that somehow became normalized.
Who’s in it. The Fruit Machine stars Andrew Currie Beckstead, Paul Fournier, Douglas Elliot and Martine Roy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Fruit Machine sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fruit Machine page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fruit Machine (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Fruit Machine change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Fruit Machine worth watching?
- The Fruit Machine holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Fruit Machine?
- The Fruit Machine stars Andrew Currie Beckstead, Paul Fournier, Douglas Elliot, Martine Roy and Diane Pitre.