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
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Competitors in the national spelling bee talk about their most nerve racking experiences High | Low
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Competitors in the national spelling bee talk about their most nerve racking experiences High | Low
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Ashley, the Winner of the city-wide spelling bee, talks about her experience High | Low
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Ashley, the Winner of the city-wide spelling bee, talks about her experience High | Low
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A National Spelling Bee contestant and his family give an interview High | Low
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A National Spelling Bee contestant and his family give an interview High | Low
More information can be found on the Spellbound site from Sony Pictures.
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