
The Lottery
“You could win an education.”
Synopsis
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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June 11, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Madeleine Rotzler
- Original Score
- Gerard Smith, Tunde Adebimpe
- Original Title
- The Lottery
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Madeleine Rotzler
Gerard Smith, Tunde Adebimpe
Wolfgang Held
Madeleine Rotzler
James Lawler, Madeleine Rotzler
Department Leadership Roster
Wolfgang Held
Director of Photography
Madeleine Rotzler
Director
Madeleine Rotzler
Editor
James Lawler
Producer
Madeleine Rotzler
Producer
Gerard Smith
Original Music Composer
Tunde Adebimpe
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lottery
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed The Lottery?
The Lottery was directed by Madeleine Rotzler.
Who stars in The Lottery?
The principal cast of The Lottery includes Cory Booker, Geoffrey Canada.
When was The Lottery released and how long is it?
The Lottery was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lottery?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lottery was composed by Gerard Smith, Tunde Adebimpe.



















