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Theatrical Release Date:
06/16/2006
DVD Release Date:
11/07/2006
Run Time:
94min.
Starring:
Director(s):
Distributor(s):
IFC
MPAA Rating:
PG for language and mild thematic elements.
Genre(s):
Documentary
Plot: Cinematographer-turned-documentary filmmaker Patrick Creadon takes a compelling look at the brainy world of crossword puzzles, the masterminds that conceive them, and the folks who struggle to solve them in a film that offers a close look at one of ... Read More
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