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Wordplay (2006)

NR · 2006-06-26 · 1h 34m · EN
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From the masters who create the mind-bending diversions to the tense competition at the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, Patrick Creadon's documentary reveals a fascinating look at a decidedly addictive pastime. Creadon captures New York Times editor Will Shortz at work, talks to celebrity solvers -- including Bill Clinton and Ken Burns -- and presents an intimate look at the national tournament and its competitors.

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Christine O'MalleyWriterPatrick CreadonDirector, Writer

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Will ShortzWill ShortzHimselfMerl ReagleMerl ReagleHimselfBill ClintonBill ClintonHimselfJon StewartJon StewartHimselfTyler HinmanTyler HinmanHimselfTrip PayneTrip PayneHimselfAl SandersAl SandersHimselfEllen RipsteinEllen RipsteinHerselfJon DelfinJon DelfinHimselfMarc RomanoMarc RomanoHimself

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CompetitionContestCrossword puzzle

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Genre affinityDocumentaryTheme affinityCompetition · Contest · Crossword PuzzleDirector preference219952Actor preference280270 · 172223 · 40790Country preferenceUsDecade preference2000

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From the masters who create the mind-bending diversions to the tense competition at the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, Patrick Creadon's documentary reveals a fascinating look at a decidedly addictive pastime. Creadon captures New York Times editor Will Shortz at work, talks to celebrity solvers -- including Bill Clinton and Ken Burns -- and presents an intimate look at the national tournament and its competitors.

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Wordplay has a runtime of 94 minutes.

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