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Episode of Series “Short story showcase”.
An adaptation of Shirley Jackson’s chilling story about a small American town and its annual lottery ritual. Explores the concepts of violence and tradition, highlighting their senselessness in our time. Suiable for upper secondary level.
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ACMI Identifier
503493
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Study and teaching
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Violence
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Literature - Study and teaching
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Motion pictures - Study and teaching
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Violence
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Violence
Literature → American literature - Film and video adaptations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)