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Spellbound (DOC) (2002)
 
© THINKFilm (2003)
SFC Reviewer's Opinion:
Limited Recommendation
Genre
Documentary
   
Synopsis

Spellbound is the multi-award winning documentary that presents the hilarious and suspensful real-life experience of the Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee, illustrated by the stories of eight driven young spellers competing for the top prize in the ultimate intellectual showdown. The film was nominated for the Best Documentary Feature at the 2003 Academy Awards, and has won over fifteen Best Documentary awards at film festivals around the world.
   
Directed by  
Jeffrey Blitz
   
Written by  
NA
   
Starring  
Angela Arenivar (Herself - Spelling Bee Participant); Ubaldo Arenivar (Himself - Angela's Father (as Ubaldo)); Jorge Arenivar (Himself - Angela's Brother (as Jorge)); Mr. Scott McGarraugh (Himself - Ranch Owner (as Mr. McGarraugh)); Mrs. Lindy McGarraugh (Herself - Ranch Owner (as Mrs. McGarraugh)); Concepción Arenivar (Herself - Angela's Mother (as Concepción)); Mrs. Slaughter (Herself - Angela's Teacher); Neelima Marupudi (Herself - Potter County Champion (as Neelima)); Nupur Lala (Herself - Spelling Bee Participant); Ms. Whitehurst (Herself - Nupur's Teacher); Parag Lala (Himself - Nupur's Father (as Parag)); Meena Lala (Herself - Nupur's Mother (as Meena)); Kuna Lala (Himself - Nupur's Brother (as Kuna)); Ted Brigham (Himself - Spelling Bee Participant); Ms. Blair (Herself - Tes's Teacher). Please contact SFC to add other cast members and characters.
 
Length (mins):
 97
Ratings:
 G (U)
Language:
 ENG
Big 1 Oscar Wins:
 0
Big 1 Oscar Noms:
 1
IMDB page:
Link
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