Wordplay
Wordplay ★★★ 2006
Creadon looks at the passion of crossword puzzle fans and champions by following “New York Times” crossword puzzle editor Will Shortz as he prepares for the 28th annual American Crossword Puzzle Tournament in 2005. He interviews puzzle designers, competitors, and such crossword puzzlers as John Stewart, Bill Clinton, and Ken Burns. 90m/C DVD . USD: Patrick Creadon; W: Patrick Creadon, Christine O'Malley; C: Patrick Creadon; M: Peter Golub.
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