In March 2018, Javier Zapata won the Kino lottery in Chile, a prize worth $2.5 million. However, he struggled to prove his win because his ticket was damaged and subsequently discarded by his daughter. The situation led to a prolonged legal battle with the city of Concepcion, culminating in a court dismissal in July 2024 due to the ticket's illegibility. Despite this, Zapata maintains his farming routine while seeking justice. The documentary 'Millionaire' captures his journey and the emotional challenges he faces in trying to validate his claim.
Javier Zapata, a farmer who claimed to have won the Kino lottery in March 2018 for $2.5 million, is struggling to prove the validity of his ticket after it was accidentally damaged and discarded.
Despite ongoing legal battles and setbacks, Zapata continues his life as a farmer, rising early each day, while seeking justice for the lottery prize he believes he rightfully won.
The documentary 'Millionaire' chronicles Zapata's journey from hopeful winner to someone fighting for recognition of his claim, capturing the emotional aspects of loss and perseverance.
Zapata's lawsuit, filed in March 2022, faced challenges due to the condition of the lottery ticket, which was deemed illegible and deteriorated, leading to its dismissal in 2024.
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