Dreamland
Originally released in 2000. Dreamland is a documentary film. directed by Lisanne Skyler. At just 71 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 22, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 11m
71 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- POV
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 ...
Who directed Dreamland?
Dreamland was directed by Lisanne Skyler.
How long is Dreamland?
Dreamland has a runtime of 1 hours and 11 minutes (71 minutes total).
When was Dreamland released?
Dreamland was released on August 22, 2000 in theaters.