Length: 94 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG for some language and mild thematic elements
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About the Movie Wordplay on DVD:
The world of crossword puzzles is the subject of this documentary. The key figure in the movie is Will Shortz, the crossword puzzle editor at The New York Times. Also, expert Merl Reagle explains how puzzles are constructed. Celebrities, including Bill Clinton, Bob Dole, filmmaker Ken Burns, the Indigo Girls and Yankee pitcher Mike Mussina, talk about their fascination with doing crosswords. And there's coverage of the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, an annual competition held in Stamford, Connecticut.
Selected Special Features on the Wordplay DVD:
- Deleted Scenes
- Commentary
- Interview Gallery
- Booklet With Crossword Puzzles
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