The Lottery (2010)

You could win an education

DocumentaryThriller

Four children enter a high-stakes lottery. If they win, they can attend one of the best schools in New York. A look at the crisis in public education, The Lottery makes the case than any child can succeed.

Release Date: June 11, 2010
Runtime: 1h 21m
Rating: 5.8/10 (6 votes)

Director: Madeleine Sackler

Cast: Cory Booker, Geoffrey Canada

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The Lottery

You could win an education

The Lottery

The Lottery

You could win an education

81 min

Four children enter a high-stakes lottery. If they win, they can attend one of the best schools in New York. A look at the crisis in public education, The Lottery makes the case than any child can succeed.

You could win an education

81 min

Four children enter a high-stakes lottery. If they win, they can attend one of the best schools in New York. A look at the crisis in public education, The Lottery makes the case than any child can succeed.

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Original LanguageEnglish

Release Date6/11/2010

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Cory Booker

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Lottery about?▾

Four children enter a high-stakes lottery. If they win, they can attend one of the best schools in New York. A look at the crisis in public education, The Lottery makes the case than any child can suc…

How long is The Lottery?▾

1h 21m

When was The Lottery released?▾

June 11, 2010

Who directed The Lottery?▾

Madeleine Sackler

Who stars in The Lottery?▾

Cory Booker, Geoffrey Canada

What genre is The Lottery?▾

Documentary, Thriller