The Lottery

June. 11,2010

Rating：

6.9

Genre：

Thriller Documentary

Keywords：

Woman Director Parent Child Relationship Public School

Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

Cory Booker as Self

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