Wordplay

Wordplay

Discover a world that thinks inside the box

20061h 34m7.0/10
Documentary

Ratings

🎬TMDb
7.0/10(48)

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.

Production

O'Malley Creadon Productions, The Weinstein Company, IFC FIlms

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Trailers & Videos

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Cast

Will Shortz

Will Shortz

Self

Merl Reagle

Self

Bill Clinton

Bill Clinton

Self

Jon Stewart

Jon Stewart

Self

Tyler Hinman

Self

Trip Payne

Self

Al Sanders

Self

Ellen Ripstein

Self

Jon Delfin

Self

Marc Romano

Self

Mike Mussina

Self

Bob Dole

Bob Dole

Self

Amy Ray

Amy Ray

Self - Indigo Girls

Emily Saliers

Emily Saliers

Self - Indigo Girls

Ken Burns

Ken Burns

Self

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