Production Details
Director and Writer: Peter Du Cane & Mathew Kelley
DOP: Ian Pugsley
Editors: David Fosdick & Lawrie Silvestrin
Producers: Andrew Ogilvie & Peter Du Cane
Documentary 3 x 60 minutes
An Electric Pictures and Wildfilm Australia Co-Production 2001
American foreign policy from the 1930s to the 1980s, and the power politics that helped shape our world
Playing the Game is a three part history series that takes a fresh look at some of the key developments in American foreign policy from the 1930s to the 1980s. In particular, it looks at the impact of the worldwide process of decolonisation and the advent of the Cold War in changing US policy from one of isolationist idealism to one of increasingly pragmatic interventionism. Filmed in 10 countries on 5 continents, the series focuses on little-known stories of international intrigue and power politics that helped to shape the world we live in today.
Awards & Festivals
- Finalist, Humanities Division, History, New York Film Festival 2002
- Bronze Chris Award, History Division, Columbus International Film Festival 2002
- Nominated, Best Documentary, Australian Film Institute (AFI) Awards 2001
Production Details
Director and Writer: Peter Du Cane & Mathew Kelley
DOP: Ian Pugsley
Editors: David Fosdick & Lawrie Silvestrin
Producers: Andrew Ogilvie & Peter Du Cane
Documentary 3 x 60 minutes
An Electric Pictures and Wildfilm Australia Co-Production 2001
American foreign policy from the 1930s to the 1980s, and the power politics that helped shape our world
Playing the Game is a three part history series that takes a fresh look at some of the key developments in American foreign policy from the 1930s to the 1980s. In particular, it looks at the impact of the worldwide process of decolonisation and the advent of the Cold War in changing US policy from one of isolationist idealism to one of increasingly pragmatic interventionism. Filmed in 10 countries on 5 continents, the series focuses on little-known stories of international intrigue and power politics that helped to shape the world we live in today.
Awards & Festivals
- Finalist, Humanities Division, History, New York Film Festival 2002
- Bronze Chris Award, History Division, Columbus International Film Festival 2002
- Nominated, Best Documentary, Australian Film Institute (AFI) Awards 2001