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The Lottery is a 2010 documentary film about the controversy surrounding public and charter schools in the United States, directed by Madeleine Sackler. The film was produced by Blake Ashman-Kipervaser, James Lawler, and Madeleine Sackler.
The Lottery follows four of these families from Harlem and the Bronx who have entered their children in a charter school lottery. Out of thousands of hopefuls, only a small minority will win the chance of a better future. The Lottery uncovers a ferocious debate surrounding the education reform movement.
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- Documentary, Drama, News
- Madeleine Sackler
- 2010-05-07
http://leavechartersalone.com/charter-news/documentaries-spark-education-debate/"The Lottery," directed by Madeleine Sackler, follows four elementary-age chi...
Feb 24, 2014 · In the film The Lottery, charter schools encourage teachers to work harder and to pay more attention to their students while parents are asked to actively get involved in schools. The movie shows that they have accomplished significant improvements in students’ performance.
Feb 24, 2013 · The Lottery is a compelling and thought-provoking documentary directed by Madeleine Sackler. It came out in 2010 and since then has generated a large amount of controversy and debate. The film follows four families from the Harlem and Bronx who have entered their child in the charter school lottery.
May 7, 2010 · The film examines the issue and chronicles 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...
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Jan 24, 2011 · The documentary film The Lottery, directed by Madeline Sackler, focuses on the battle between advocates for a New York City charter school provider, Harlem Success Academy Charter Schools (HSA), and those presented as charter school opponents.
