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A look at the crisis in public education, The Lottery makes the case than any child can succeed. Four children enter a high-stakes lottery. If they win, they can attend one of the best...
Aug 7, 2018 · The Lottery is in development. Centers on violence, inhumanity and judgment in a small New England town.
The Lottery. This documentary, directed by Madeleine Sackler, shows the tough choices that face inner-city parents regarding their children's education. With public schools, especially in poor areas, often failing to effectively educate children, many parents have turned to charter schools.
- Madeleine Sackler
- Cory Booker, Geoffrey Canada, Dacia Toll
The lives of four families from Harlem and the Bronx intersect at a high-stakes lottery. If they win, their children will gain access to one of the best charter schools in New York. If they lose,...
Documentary 2019 1 hr 21 min iTunes Available on iTunes Chronicling the journey of four families from Harlem and the Bronx in New York City attempting to overcome the long odds and gain entrance for their children in a successful charter school.
- Madeleine Sackler
- Cory Booker, Geoffrey Canada, Dacia Toll
Jun 11, 2010 · 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.
Chronicling the journey of four families from Harlem and the Bronx in New York City attempting to overcome the long odds and gain entrance for their c…
