Wordplay

Wordplay

94 mins | Documentary | June 26, 2006

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.

Wordplay

94 mins | Documentary | June 26, 2006

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.
IMDb rating 7.4
Producers
Original title Wordplay
Directors Patrick Creadon
Writers Christine O'Malley, Patrick Creadon

Cast

Will Shortz

as Himself

Merl Reagle

as Himself

Bill Clinton

as Himself

Jon Stewart

as Himself

Tyler Hinman

as Himself

Trip Payne

as Himself

Al Sanders

as Himself

Ellen Ripstein

as Herself

Jon Delfin

as Himself

Marc Romano

as Himself