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The Lottery

1.0201614mMovie

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.

DirectorsMichael J. Gallagher·Shane Dawson
ProducersJana Gallagher·Michael Wormser

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Cast · Directed by Michael J. Gallagher

SDShane Dawson
Shane Dawson
Self / Narrator
MPMissi Pyle
Missi Pyle
Teresa Yaw
MB
Max Bartos
Young Shane
ES
Eve Segal
Grandma
MM
Michael Maclane
Shane's Brother
DBDeShaude Barner
DeShaude Barner
Customer
CDConnie Danese
Connie Danese
Real Estate Lady
LLLeticia LaBelle
Leticia LaBelle
Yolanda
DLDaniel Luján
Daniel Luján
Armando
ER
Erin Robinson
Lottery Number Puller

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The Lottery — streaming FAQ

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What is the OTT release date for The Lottery?

The Lottery hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around January 30, 2017. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.