Gillian McKercher on Lucky Star – Family, Gambling & the Chinese-Prairie Diaspora

Writer and director Gillian McKercher joins The Jan Price Show All About Movies to discuss her award-winning drama Lucky Star. The film follows Lucky, a reformed gambler drawn back into poker after falling victim to a tax scam. As his family struggles financially, they turn to morally questionable choices, revealing deep themes of fatherly love, deceit, and redemption. Set against the backdrop of the Chinese-prairie diaspora, Lucky Star premiered at the 2025 Santa Barbara International Film Festival and is now available to stream. 🎥 ⁠Watch the trailer⁠ 📺 ⁠Stream the film⁠ 🎧 ⁠More episodes⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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