The Lottery
- Director: Madeleine Sackler
- Theatrical Release Date: June 11, 2010 6:23 AM
- Distributor: Great Curve Films
- Criticwire: B+
- On The Web Film WebsiteIMDB Entry
Synopsis: In a country where 58% of African American 4th graders are functionally illiterate, "The Lottery" uncovers the failures of the traditional public school system and reveals that hundreds of thousands of parents attempt to flee the system every year. "The Lottery" follows four of these families from Harlem and the Bronx who have entered their children in a charter school lottery. Out of thousands of hopefuls, only a small minority will win the chance of a better future. Directed by Madeleine Sackler and shot by award-winning cinematographer Wolfgang Held, "The Lottery" uncovers a ferocious debate surrounding the education reform movement. Interviews with politicians and educators explain not only the crisis in public education, but also why it is fixable. A call to action to avert a catastrophe in the education of American children, "The Lottery" makes the case that any child can succeed.
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jacki | August 31, 2011 1:08 AM
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kimberly | August 28, 2011 3:24 AM
This film is amazing! So is the soundtrack. I can't find anything to point me in the direction for the musical artist in this film. Help!