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Wordplay (2006)

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Release Date: June 16, 2006
June 30, 2006 (LA/NY)
On DVD: November 7, 2006
Genre: Documentary
Running Time: 94 minutes
MPAA Rating: Rated PG for some language and mild thematic elements.
Director: Patrick Creadon
Writer: NA
Cast: Jon Stewart, Will Shortz, Bill Clinton, Bob Dole, Ken Burns, Mike Mussina, Ellen Ripstein

"Wordplay" is a journey into the world of Will Shortz, the crossword puzzle editor at The New York Times. Known to millions as National Public Radio's "Puzzle Master," Shortz has spent his entire lifetime studying, creating, and editing puzzles, and has built a huge following along the way. Meet Shortz's die-hard fans -- including President Bill Clinton, Senator Bob Dole, "The Daily Show's" Jon Stewart, filmmaker Ken Burns, the Indigo Girls, and Yankee's ace pitcher Read more

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Grade: B Delve into a world of horrific puzzles, mindbending discoveries and the strangest people on the planet. Wordplay examines the people who love crossword puzzles so much that they are willing to compete in cage matches to show their dominance to the world.

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