Word Wars
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- Synopsis
- This documentary looks at the subcategory of geekdom known as competitive Scrabble, focusing on a nationwide competition with a $25,000 top prize. While a mere diversion for most, for the offbeat denizens of this documentary, Scrabble provides the ......
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- Director(s)
- Julian Petrillo, Eric Chaikin
- Distributor(s)
- Independent Artists
- MPAA Rating
- Not Rated
- Runtime
- 78 min.
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Critic Reviews
San Francisco Chronicle | John McMurtrieAdd Critic to Favorites
A thoroughly entertaining and hilarious look at a board game that's an occasional amusement for some -- and a serious obsession (or disturbing addiction) for others.Read the full review
Chicago Sun-Times | Roger EbertAdd Critic to Favorites
Compellingly watchable.Read the full review
Los Angeles Times | Kevin CrustAdd Critic to Favorites
The film stands up well to the inevitable comparisons to "Spellbound," a riveting documentary about young spelling bee contestants.Read the full review
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