Dreamland (2000)

Dreamland (2000) poster

Las Vegas — to many it's a 24-hour fantasy world filled with showgirls, high rollers and outrageous theme hotels. With a roll of the dice, 75 year-old Lou stakes everything to retire and start a new life there. But beneath the glittering surface of the city, Lou discovers a world quite different from his dreams. This compassionate portrait follows Lou and several other residents over a two-year period, documenting a community living in the shadow of the Las Vegas strip, where gambling is a constant temptation and reality is more subtle and stirring than any game.

Director: Lisanne Skyler
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 71 min
Release Date:
Production: POV
Original Language: en

Keywords

gambling

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Lisanne Skyler
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dreamland about?
Las Vegas — to many it's a 24-hour fantasy world filled with showgirls, high rollers and outrageous theme hotels. With a roll of the dice, 75 year-old Lou stakes everything to retire and start a new life there. But beneath the glittering surface of the city, Lou discovers a world quite different from his dreams. This compassionate portrait follows Lou and several other residents over a two-year period, documenting a community living in the shadow of the Las Vegas strip, where gambling is a constant temptation and reality is more subtle and stirring than any game.
Who directed Dreamland?
Dreamland was directed by Lisanne Skyler.
How long is Dreamland?
Dreamland has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
What genre is Dreamland?
Dreamland is a Documentary film.