Spellbound is the extraordinary documentary that follows eight teenagers on their quest to win the National Spelling Bee competition.
Think this sounds boring? Prepare to be blown away. The Bee is as intense a competition as any Olympic match, and for the spellers and their families, the stakes are just as high. The unbearable pressure becomes even more extraordinary as it is felt by ordinary teenagers.
Watch as the Bee becomes a dramatic backdrop for the bigger story about kids and families today as we discover that within the roller coaster ride of the National Spelling Bee can be found the heart of America.
Format: Documentary
Rated: G
DVD Release Date: January 20, 2004
DVD Features:
- Commentary by filmmakers
- Theatrical trailer(s)
- Bonus footage
- Where are they now? updates on all 8 profiled spellers
- Interactive Hangman game: deluxe edition
- Educational guide: includes Host Your Own Spelling Bee kit and more
- Full-screen format
View the Trailer
More Clips
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Competitors in the national spelling bee talk about their most nerve racking experiences
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Competitors in the national spelling bee talk about their most nerve racking experiences
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Ashley, the Winner of the city-wide spelling bee, talks about her experience
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Ashley, the Winner of the city-wide spelling bee, talks about her experience
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A National Spelling Bee contestant and his family give an interview
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A National Spelling Bee contestant and his family give an interview
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More information can be found on the Spellbound site from Sony Pictures.
