The Lottery
Synopsis
Based on an excerpt from Dawson's autobiographical book 'It Gets Worse.' The story follows Teresa, Dawson's mother, as she prays and plans for a winning lottery ticket that will change her family's life forever.
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"The Lottery" - Short Film by Shane Dawson
Type: Featurette • Published 2016-12-13
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 12, 2016
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael J. Gallagher, Shane Dawson
- Original Title
- The Lottery
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Studios
- Cinemand
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael J. Gallagher, Shane Dawson
Shane Dawson
Jana Gallagher, Michael Wormser
Department Leadership Roster
Jana Gallagher
Producer
Michael Wormser
Producer
Shane Dawson
Editor
Michael J. Gallagher
Director
Shane Dawson
Director
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What is The Lottery about?
Based on an excerpt from Dawson's autobiographical book 'It Gets Worse.' The story follows Teresa, Dawson's mother, as she prays and plans for a winning lottery ticket that will change her family's life forever.
Who directed The Lottery?
The Lottery was directed by Michael J. Gallagher, Shane Dawson.
Who stars in The Lottery?
The principal cast of The Lottery includes Shane Dawson, Missi Pyle, Max Bartos, Eve Segal, Michael Maclane.
When was The Lottery released and how long is it?
The Lottery was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 14m.