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Wordplay

Plot: 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
Release Date: Monday, June 26 2006
18 years ago
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Portrait of Will ShortzWill Shortz. Will Shortz was 53 in Wordplay as 'Self'.
Birthday: Tue, Aug 26 1952
Portrait of Merl ReagleMerl Reagle. Merl Reagle was 56 in Wordplay as 'Self'.
Birthday: Thu, Jan 05 1950
Portrait of Bill ClintonBill Clinton. Bill Clinton was 59 in Wordplay as 'Self'.
Birthday: Mon, Aug 19 1946
Portrait of Jon StewartJon Stewart. Jon Stewart was 43 in Wordplay as 'Self'.
Birthday: Wed, Nov 28 1962
Portrait of Tyler HinmanTyler Hinman. Tyler Hinman was 21 in Wordplay as 'Self'.
Birthday: Mon, Nov 05 1984
Portrait of Trip PayneTrip Payne. Trip Payne was 37 in Wordplay as 'Self'.
Birthday: Wed, Aug 07 1968
Portrait of Al SandersAl Sanders. Al Sanders was >> in Wordplay as 'Self'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ellen RipsteinEllen Ripstein. Ellen Ripstein was >> in Wordplay as 'Self'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jon DelfinJon Delfin. Jon Delfin was >> in Wordplay as 'Self'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Marc RomanoMarc Romano. Marc Romano was >> in Wordplay as 'Self'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mike MussinaMike Mussina. Mike Mussina was >> in Wordplay as 'Self'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bob DoleBob Dole. Bob Dole was 82 in Wordplay as 'Self'.
Birthday: Sun, Jul 22 1923 –
Died: Sun, Dec 05 2021
Portrait of Amy RayAmy Ray. Amy Ray was 42 in Wordplay as 'Self - Indigo Girls'.
Birthday: Sun, Apr 12 1964
Portrait of Emily SaliersEmily Saliers. Emily Saliers was 42 in Wordplay as 'Self - Indigo Girls'.
Birthday: Mon, Jul 22 1963
Portrait of Ken BurnsKen Burns. Ken Burns was 52 in Wordplay as 'Self'.
Birthday: Wed, Jul 29 1953

Crew

Portrait of Patrick CreadonPatrick Creadon. Patrick Creadon was 39 in Wordplay as 'Director, Writer, Director of Photography'
Birthday: Mon, May 01 1967
Portrait of Christine O'MalleyChristine O'Malley. Christine O'Malley was >> in Wordplay as 'Writer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Douglas BlushDouglas Blush. Douglas Blush was >> in Wordplay as 'Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Peter GolubPeter Golub. Peter Golub was >> in Wordplay as 'Music'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday