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A documentary on crossword puzzles focusing on the man most associated with them, New York Times puzzle editor and NPR puzzle-master Will Shortz, and revealing the inner workings of his brilliant and often hilarious contributors, including syndicated puzzle creator Merl Reagle.
Director: Patrick Creadon
Cast: Will Shortz, Merl Reagle, Jon Stewart, Ken Burns, Indigo Girls
Run time: 84 minutes
Release date: June 16, 2006
Rating: PG for mild language.
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Puzzle Potentate
Meet Will Shortz, editor of the New York Times crossword puzzle and NPR Puzzle Master.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: B-
"... dramatic, especially for those moviegoers who tax their brains working crosswords."
Austin American-Statesman: 3 of 5 stars
"Nimble editing and canny onscreen graphics showing the crossword grids being tackled by feverish competitors put you in the heat of battle."
The Palm Beach Post: A
"Regardless of your experience level, you will probably not look at a crossword puzzle in the same way after seeing Wordplay"
