Spellbound (2002)

03/14/2002 (US) • 1h 37m

Documentary

Everyone wants the last word.

Overview

This documentary follows 8 teens and pre-teens as they work their way toward the finals of the Scripps Howard national spelling bee championship in Washington D.C.

Top Billed Cast


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

immigrant

small town

washington dc, usa

competition

success

teacher

spelling

spelling bee

work ethic

championship

contests and competitions

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