Where to Watch The Lottery (2010) in the US

What it's about

In a country where 58% of African American 4th graders are functionally illiterate, The Lottery uncovers the failures of the traditional public school system and reveals that hundreds of thousands of parents attempt to flee the system every year. 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. Interviews with politicians and educators explain not only the crisis in public education, but also why it is fixable. A call to action to avert a catastrophe in the education of American children, The Lottery makes the case that any child can succeed.

Cast and crew

Director

Madeleine Sackler

Starring

Cory Booker, Geoffrey Canada, Candice Fryer

Details

Release date

May 7, 2010

Language

English

Country

United States

Box office

$54,543

Awards

1 nomination

Where to Watch The Lottery (2010) in the US — common questions

Where to watch The Lottery in the United States?

The Lottery is available free with ads, free with a participating library card, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie free with ads on Plex Channel (HD) and Plex Player (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy. Rent the movie on Prime Video (HD).

Can I stream The Lottery or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Rent the movie on Prime Video (HD).

Can I watch The Lottery for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free with ads on Plex Channel (HD) and Plex Player (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy.