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TOP GUN  |  Originally aired March 6, 2009 on CBC-TV
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Top Gun
When Brandon Crisp's parents took away his Xbox, they had no idea that their attempt to restrict their son's video gaming would lead to tragedy. In retaliation, Brandon ran away. His body was found three weeks later. His disappearance, and death, became a national news story as it revealed a dark side to what many thought was a harmless entertainment. Gillian Findlay investigates how a video gaming obsession can turn to addiction and a pro gaming circuit with thousands of dollars in potential winnings, experts say, can fuel the need to play.
The Code Credits

producer/director
MARIE CALOZ

written by
GILLIAN FINDLAY

associate producer
NICOLE BREWSTER-MERCURY

editor
AVI LEV

cinematography
PAUL SEELER

additional cinematography
JOHN BADCOCK CSC

audio
KEITH BONNELL

additional audio
LARRY KENT

graphic designers
TIM KINDRACHUK
AMEDEO DE PALMA

audio mix
DON DICKSON

archival material
ACTIVISION INC.
BUNGIE
EPIC GAMES
MAJOR LEAGUE GAMING
ROBBIE COOPER

special thanks
HEIDI DeMARIA
LINDA PERRY
CHARLENE NOLAN
SGT. DAVE GOODBRAND
THE BARRIE POLICE

website producer
ROBERT BALLANTYNE

senior producer
SALLY REARDON

executive producer
DAVID STUDER

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