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Spelling the Dream

Spelling the Dream

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jun 3, 2020

Runtime

1h 22m

Genres

Documentary

User Score

70%

Original Title

Spelling the Dream

Director

Sam Rega

Description

Since 1999, 18 of the last 22 winners of the Scripps National Spelling Bee have been Indian-American, making the incredible trend one of the longest in sports history. “Breaking the Bee” is a feature-length documentary that explores and celebrates this new dynasty while following four students, ages 7 to 14, as they vie for the title of spelling bee champion.