Wordplay
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
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 26, 2006
Runtime
1h 34m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
70%
Original Title
Wordplay
Production Companies
O'Malley Creadon Productions, The Weinstein Company, IFC Films
Director
Patrick Creadon
Description
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.
