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The Lottery
You could win an education
Genres
DocumentaryThriller
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
81 min
Release Date
2010-06-11
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
6
Vote Average
5.8
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Cory Booker
Self
Geoffrey Canada
Self
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