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| June 16th, 2006
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Patrick Creadon |
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Jon Stewart, Will Shortz, Bill Clinton, Bob Dole, Ken Burns, Mike Mussina, Ellen Ripstein |
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IFC Films, The Weinstein Company |
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Documentary |
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wordplaymovie.com |
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PG some language and mild thematic elements |
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1 hour 24 minutes |
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$3,119,555 |
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"Wordplay" focuses on the man most associated with crossword puzzles, New York Times puzzle editor and NPR puzzle-master Will Shortz. Director Patrick Creadon introduces us to this passionate hero, and to the inner workings of his brilliant and often hilarious contributors, including syndicated puzzle creator Merl Reagle. Along the way, the film presents interviews with celebrity crossword puzzlers such as Bill Clinton, Bob Dole, Jon Stewart, Ken Burns, Mike Mussina and the Indigo Girls, who reveal their process, insight and the allure of the game. In addition to deconstructing this uniquely American institution, "Wordplay" takes us though the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, an annual competition founded by Shortz. As the competitors are introduced and the tournament progresses, it becomes clear that this is more about community and comradery than anything else.
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