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The Lottery

201614mMichael J. Gallagher,Shane Dawson
IMDb 8.4

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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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What is The Lottery (2016) 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 stars in The Lottery?

The Lottery stars Shane Dawson (Self / Narrator), Missi Pyle (Teresa Yaw), Max Bartos (Young Shane), Eve Segal (Grandma), Michael Maclane (Shane's Brother). The film was directed by Michael J. Gallagher.

How long is The Lottery?

The Lottery has a runtime of 14 min and premiered in 2016.

Is The Lottery worth watching?

The Lottery holds an IMDb rating of 8.4/10.

Where can I watch The Lottery?

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