Spellbound

Spellbound

2002 · 97 min · EN · 7.4 (110 votes)
Dir. Jeffrey Blitz

Everyone wants the last word.

Documentary

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.

VIBE

A surprisingly tense and inspiring look at the intense dedication of young minds. It captures the pressure of competition and the quiet triumphs of perseverance, making you root for every contestant.

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