The Lottery

You could win an education

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.

2010

Documentary·Thriller

1h 21min

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Cory Booker
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Geoffrey Canada
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