Spellbound
“Everyone wants the last word.”
Synopsis
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.
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Spellbound - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-10-15
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 13, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeffrey Blitz
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeffrey Blitz
- Original Score
- Daniel Hulsizer
- Original Title
- Spellbound
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Blitz / Welch, Cinetic Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeffrey Blitz
Jeffrey Blitz
Daniel Hulsizer
Yana Gorskaya
Jeffrey Blitz, Sean Welch
Department Leadership Roster
Jeffrey Blitz
Director
Jeffrey Blitz
Screenplay
Jeffrey Blitz
Producer
Sean Welch
Producer
Yana Gorskaya
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Spellbound
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What is Spellbound about?
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.
Who directed Spellbound?
Spellbound was directed by Jeffrey Blitz.
Who stars in Spellbound?
The principal cast of Spellbound includes Not specified.
When was Spellbound released and how long is it?
Spellbound was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Spellbound?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Spellbound was composed by Daniel Hulsizer.