The devils playground 1h 47min drama october 1979 usa fred schepisis film the devils playground is an intimate portrait of tom a thirteen year old struggling in spirit and body with the constraints of living in a catholic seminary. The devils playground was released on dvd with a new print by umbrella entertainment in november 2008 the dvd is compatible with all region codes and includes special features such as the theatrical trailer an interview with fred schepisi and audio commentary with fred schepisi. Devils playground is a 2002 american documentary film directed by lucy walker about the experiences of several amish youths who decide whether to remain in or leave their community and faith during the period known as rumspringa running around in pennsylvania dutch. The devils playground is the most significant book published to date on nan goldin b 1953 one of the most prominent and influential contemporary photographers