Lottery Ticket

Lottery Ticket

Year: 2010

Runtime: 99 min

Language: English

Director: Erik White

Budget: $17M

Comedy

After winning a massive $370 million lottery jackpot, Kevin Carson finds himself in a chaotic situation. He must keep his newfound wealth a secret for an entire long weekend. News of the win quickly spreads through his neighborhood, and soon Kevin's life is turned upside down as friends, family, and neighbors all try to get a piece of his fortune, leading to hilarious and unexpected consequences.

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1

Kevin's Foot Locker job and sneaker dream

Kevin Carson works at Foot Locker while his grandmother supports his dream of designing his own sneaker line. He daydreams about a future where his designs become a reality and relies on his friends Benny and Stacie for encouragement. The surrounding projects environment shapes his ambitions and daily grind.

Present day Foot Locker
2

Lorenzo's demand leads to a shoplifting incident and job loss

The paroled criminal Lorenzo demands three free sneaker sets for himself and his crew. After he grabs the shoes, alarms trigger and the police arrive, forcing Kevin to explain he did not intend to give the shoes away. Lorenzo is arrested for shoplifting and Kevin loses his job.

Day 1 Foot Locker
3

Kevin buys lottery tickets after the setback

On the way home, Kevin buys a Mondo Millionaire Lottery ticket at a gas station using his grandmother's numbers. He also buys a ticket for himself, using a fortune cookie fortune. He runs into Benny, who mentions the neighborhood's chatter about Kevin snitching, reinforcing his sense of isolation.

Evening Gas station
4

Kevin learns he wins $370 million

The lottery numbers are announced and Kevin discovers his ticket wins $370 million while Grandma's ticket does not. The revelation brings sudden fame and a flood of attention from the neighborhood, and Nikki Swayze reappears with an interest that seems tied to his wealth. Benny shares in the shock and plots how to handle the newfound wealth.

That night Home neighborhood
5

Three-day wait to claim the prize and crowd frenzy

Kevin and Benny head to the claims office only to be told they must wait three days for the office to reopen because of the Fourth of July weekend. Rumors and excitement spread as neighbors swarm Kevin's home and streets, seeking a share of the fortune. The time pressure weighs on Kevin as he considers how to handle the money and privacy.

Three days later Lottery claims office
6

Nikki's interest and Benny warns Kevin

News of the win brings Nikki Swayze back into Kevin's life, showing romantic interest. Benny and Stacie warn Kevin that Nikki's intentions may be tied to the money. Kevin is flattered yet wary as the attention grows around him.

A few days after the win Kevin's home
7

Sweet Tee loans Kevin money to have fun; Nikki's pregnancy ploy

Kevin meets loan shark Sweet Tee who gives him a $100,000 loan to go out and celebrate his fortune. On a date with Nikki, she reveals a plan to get half the money by having his child, attempting to trap him financially. Kevin refuses to let that scheme control him.

Shortly after the win Sweet Tee's loan scene
8

The church confrontation and Sweet Tee's shock

The next day, Kevin attends church with his grandmother, only to be confronted by Lorenzo and his crew who want the ticket. Sweet Tee's bodyguard steps in and saves Kevin with his gun, but Lorenzo still injures Kevin by breaking his hand. The churchgoers rally around Kevin as chaos unfolds.

The next day Church
9

Train chase escalates the pursuit

Kevin flees toward the train station with Lorenzo and his crew in hot pursuit. He leaps onto the train in a bid for safety, but Lorenzo manages to board as well. Kevin hops off again before the doors close, escaping but leaving the danger unresolved.

Same day Train station
10

Tension with Benny and Kevin reconciles with Stacie

Back home, Kevin and Benny argue over whether to keep the ticket or surrender it to Lorenzo, straining their friendship. Kevin visits Stacie and confesses his feelings; she expresses anger but the pair share a kiss, only to be interrupted by her mother. The rift highlights the widening stakes of Kevin's windfall.

The day after the train chase Stacie's house
11

Lorenzo steals Kevin's sneakers and ticket

As Kevin tries to solidify his plan, Lorenzo arrives and knocks him unconscious, stealing Kevin's sneakers and the winning ticket. The neighborhood narrative shifts to a crisis as Kevin wakes up under the care of Mr. Washington and begins to regroup. The theft compounds the weight of the money’s consequences.

Next day Stacie's neighborhood
12

Mr. Washington helps and a plan emerges

Kevin wakes up in Mr. Washington's apartment where they talk and map a strategy to outsmart Lorenzo. They begin a plan to fool Lorenzo into thinking the ticket is fake, while Benny provides support and shielding behind the scenes. The unlikely alliance forms a glimmer of hope for reclaiming what was lost.

The day after the theft Mr. Washington's apartment
13

Block party and the looming threat of Sweet Tee

The neighborhood hosts a block party, and Kevin learns that Sweet Tee will torture him if he doesn't repay the loan. The festive setting contrasts with the growing sense of danger as Lorenzo’s threat remains unresolved. Kevin steels himself to protect the money and the community's faith in him.

Later that day Neighborhood block
14

Confrontation, intervention, and justice

Lorenzo arrives, injures Sweet Tee, and beats Kevin to force him to hand over the ticket. Just as Lorenzo exerts control, Mr. Washington appears from behind and knocks Lorenzo unconscious, earning the neighborhood's applause. Benny urges Kevin to sign the back of the ticket, sealing Lorenzo's hold on the prize.

Moment of confrontation Neighborhood
15

Months later: the sneaker empire and community legacy

Kevin has started his sneaker company with Benny as CEO and Stacie as attorney, marking a new era of opportunity. He opens a park with Mr. Washington as head security and funds a foundation to support local businesses and scholarships. The story closes with Kevin, Benny, and Stacie boarding Kevin's helicopter as they embark on building a lasting community legacy.

Months later City/Neighborhood

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