Poster of Wordplay

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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Cast

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

Crew

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