Lotto Documentary

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BevsPicks — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 22:38:02 GMT

Well Said Todd

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dnroth — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 22:32:57 GMT

Just what the doctor ordered: Another artist playing ethnographic sociologist.

Real sociologists are annoying enough.

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KY Floyd — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 08:18:24 GMT

As you can see from responses you've already gotten, asking questions here isn't necessarily going to give you answers you'll find helpful. I expect that part of it is that it's a lot harder to get your point across accurately in writing than it is face to face, especially when you've only made your opening statement and there hasn't been a chance to clarify any confusion that people have. If you'd said you wanted to go to a Ford assembly plant and talk to all of the black workers, I expect that... [ More ]

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Coin Toss — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 06:35:10 GMT

hermmermterm

Rather a person is dirt poor or a blue collar or white collar working slob (which most people are) the lottery is their only real hope of ever breaking out of the rut they find themselves in.

As someone said, the only difference between a rut and a grave is the depth.

Like BobP said, where else does $1 have the potential to return millions

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justxploring — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 06:18:31 GMT

A lot of us who are older no longer care that much about putting on airs. Uff Da!

So true. Although I've been that way most of my adult life. I've often thought there must be something wrong with me because I have no desire for lots of jewelry or fancy clothes. I get the strangest stares when I say if win the lottery, I'm going to buy a new Camry.

I do agree there are many people who buy lottery tickets who probably should spend the money on groceries. However, in this country $1 doesn... [ More ]

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dvdiva — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 05:41:18 GMT

The only reason I drive a 20+ year old car is because I don't want brand new car payments. That and a 20+ year old diesel gets 30+mpg and with current gas prices that's important.

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LOTTOMIKE — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 05:20:37 GMT

your right uff da! i would dress in a t-shirt and jeans even if i had millions.there are plenty of people who dress comfortable no matter what the financial status.

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Uff Da! — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 04:58:42 GMT

hermmermferm said Don't you question your own motives for playing lottery?

I don't question my own motives in the least. I play primarily because, in addition to a bit of recreation, in the remote chance I should win a large jackpot, the lottery would provide me an opportunity to greatly expand my philanthropy. How's that for blowing any stereotype you might have had? And BTW, I live in one of the nicest areas of the city; view property.

Oh, and try not to judge what people are really... [ More ]

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BobP — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 04:24:19 GMT

hermmermferm: Begin your search for information here http://www.naspl.org/faq.html

Work these facts into your documentory and you'll have the basis for a balanced report.

Then keep in mind, the lottery is perhaps the only one dollar investment with a possible return of millions of dollars.

Buying a lottery ticket keeps hope alive long after the reality of one's situation has otherwise crushed the human spirit.

Also remember poor people have the same right to spend their money as... [ More ]

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LOTTOMIKE — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 03:04:23 GMT

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Todd — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 03:00:57 GMT

It's pretty much useless to rephrase, because any documentary of this type about the lottery is always wrong-headed and filled with stereotypes. Every single one.

People like to gamble, and the lottery is the only legitimate form of gambling readily available to them. How hard to understand is that?

Any kind of reading into the situation beyond that is nonsense, and that is where people start stereotyping. They need to look for angles to fill their time slot, and out pop the stereotyp... [ More ]

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tntea — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 02:31:53 GMT

Well said.. I have seen lots of those..

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dvdiva — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 02:30:02 GMT

Being cynical and offensive guarantees you a job with the national press core. I would avoid asking any questions. Just make it up. You could ask old people, preferably living in the south and in a trailer about the lottery but make sure to misquote them. To get plenty of misquotes just tell them in advance that the equipment doesn't work to well and make sure there are plenty of takes.

As far as what's approprate - why care. Are those real? (in reference to a woman's chest), Are those you... [ More ]

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LAVERNE MALONEY — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 02:26:10 GMT

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I am a professional film editor in NYC. This documentary is a personal project of mine, inspired by my own hopes and dreams. In all truth I plan to only use lottery as a springboard for an examination on the american dream.

Hermmermferm: you said you live in a poor neighborhood in NYC then you say that you are a professional film edi... [ More ]

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LAVERNE MALONEY — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 02:02:41 GMT

Hello there Hemmermferm:

Perhaps you should look at this thread (link below), another poster posted a topic dealing with a lottery documentary.

https://www.lotterypost.com/thread/129725.htm

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hermmermferm — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 01:27:01 GMT

I am a professional film editor in NYC. This documentary is a personal project of mine, inspired by my own hopes and dreams. In all truth I plan to only use lottery as a springboard for an examination on the american dream.

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Tenaj — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 01:22:55 GMT

Are you doing college internship, amateur film maker for a film festival/contest entry

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hermmermferm — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 01:19:08 GMT

exactly what i was afraid of.. so let me rephrase:

I live in a poor neighborhood of NYC and the people who play lottery at my corner store are poor. They play lottery and pay for food with food stamps.

I realize that lottery for most people is a game and I am perfectly fine with this.

I appreciate your comments and I know that questioning people on how they spend their money is a sensitive subject. The fact that I first posted on this message board should inform you of how aware I... [ More ]

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Thoth — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 01:07:25 GMT

To begin, I would like to start small. I would like to conduct interviews at my local convience store with all the older, poorer people that habitually buy lottery tickets.

There was a skit on the Carlos Mencia Show the other day: What do you feed your kids lady??? Losing Lotery Tickets...lol. Then there was also an article I once read that called the lottery a tax on stupid people. Lotto players seem to get stereotyped for some reason.

Most everyone I know who buys lotto tickets is... [ More ]

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DoubleDown — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 00:52:24 GMT

Why don't you talk to people that buy lottery tickets, period -- and try to pretend that you don't have a clue what their social status is or how much money they have

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LOTTOMIKE — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 00:50:59 GMT

you don't know too much about the average lottery player.looks like you are lost in regards to this topic.i'm middle class,young and i habitually buy lottery tickets,lol.

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Todd — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 00:47:32 GMT

No offense, but I don't think you'd make a very good investigative reporter. You have already made up your mind as to who plays the lottery and why.

To stereotype lottery players is a tired, worn out message that we are all bored with.

Of course, I am speaking about your reference to the older, poorer people that habitually buy lottery tickets , as well as your other slanted points.

Please stay far away from the subject of lottery games and players, as your documentary would be fille... [ More ]

Lotto Documentary

hermmermferm — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 00:40:22 GMT

Hi All,

I'm begining research for what I imagine to be a short documentary on lottery. If all goes according to plan I also hope to tie lottery to a larger examination of the american dream.

To begin, I would like to start small. I would like to conduct interviews at my local convience store with all the older, poorer people that habitually buy lottery tickets. However, I'm concerned with the way in which I should approach the subject with them. I certaintly don't want to come off... [ More ]