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Discover a world that thinks inside the box
2006 | 94m | English
Popularity: 1 (history)
| Director: | Patrick Creadon |
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| Writer: | Christine O'Malley, Patrick Creadon |
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| 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: | Jun 26, 2006 |
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| Director: | Patrick Creadon |
| Writer: | Christine O'Malley, Patrick Creadon |
| Genres: | Documentary |
| Keywords | competition, contest, crossword puzzle |
| Production Companies | IFC FIlms, The Weinstein Company, O'Malley Creadon Productions |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Jan 29, 2026 Entered: Apr 26, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
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| Will Shortz | Self |
| Merl Reagle | Self |
| Bill Clinton | Self |
| Jon Stewart | Self |
| Tyler Hinman | Self |
| Trip Payne | Self |
| Al Sanders | Self |
| Ellen Ripstein | Self |
| Jon Delfin | Self |
| Marc Romano | Self |
| Mike Mussina | Self |
| Bob Dole | Self |
| Amy Ray | Self - Indigo Girls |
| Emily Saliers | Self - Indigo Girls |
| Ken Burns | Self |
| Name | Job |
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| Christine O'Malley | Writer |
| Patrick Creadon | Director, Director of Photography, Writer |
| Douglas Blush | Editor |
| Peter Golub | Music |
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