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The Lottery poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 64.6 / 100
2010·Documentary / Drama / News·1h 21m

THE LOTTERY

“You could win an education”

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.

Above the Line
Madeleine Rotzler·DirectorWolfgang Held·Director of PhotographyGerard Smith·Original Music ComposerMadeleine Sackler·Editor
Cast
Cory Booker·SelfGeoffrey Canada·Self
Full Crew
(7 credits)
Directing· 1
Madeleine Sackler·Director
Camera· 1
Wolfgang Held·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Madeleine Sackler·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Gerard Smith·Original Music ComposerTunde Adebimpe·Original Music Composer
Production· 2
Madeleine Sackler·ProducerJames Lawler·Producer
By the Numbers
64.6
OF 100
Master Score
6.9
OF 10
IMDb
64%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Lottery's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#0A0A0A
#FFFFFF
#3D3D3D
Mood
Ominous, Serious, Stark
Composition
Centered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a dark background with the upper torso of a person in a black suit, white shirt, and black tie, with no head visible. Below, two adult hands”

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Key Elements
Black SuitWhite ShirtBlack TieAdult HandsBaby FeetBarcode
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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