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DOCUMENTARY . 2010 . 1h 21m . 5.8/10

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.

Starring Cory Booker, Geoffrey Canada
5.8/10
Rating
1h 21m
Runtime
2010
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
The Lottery poster
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.

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Cast
Cory Booker stars as Self in The Lottery.
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Year context
The Lottery was released 16 years ago in 2010.
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 Lo...
The Lottery is a Documentary, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 21m.

CAST (2)

Cory Booker
Cory Booker
Self
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Geoffrey Canada
Self

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
81 min (1h 21m)
Country
Rating
5.8/10 (6 votes)

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 succeed.
How long is The Lottery?
The Lottery has a runtime of 81 minutes (1h 21m).
Who stars in The Lottery?
The cast of The Lottery includes Cory Booker, Geoffrey Canada.
What is the rating of The Lottery?
The Lottery has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 based on 6 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Documentary Thriller
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