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Synopsis

Wordplay focuses on the man most associated with crossword puzzles, New York Times puzzle editor and NPR Puzzle Master Will Shortz. Director Patrick Creadon introduces us to this passionate hero, as well as to the inner workings of his brilliant and often hilarious contributors and many celebrity crossword puzzlers.

Film Information

• Genre: Documentary
• Director: Patrick Creadon
• Written By: Patrick Creadon, Christine O'Malley
• Starring: Will Shortz, Bill Clinton, Jon Stewart, Ken Burns, Mike Mussina, Bob Dole, and the Indigo Girls
• Running Time: 94 minutes, approx.
• MPAA Rating: PG for some language and mild thematic elements
• Language: English
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Reviews

"Near letter-perfect."

   - Michael Sragow, Baltimore Sun

"When I first heard about Wordplay, I assumed I wouldn't have an ort of interest."

   - Lawrence Toppman, Charlotte Observer

"It's also very cleverly edited - one scene will often branching off from another in much the same way a crossword puzzle works - and features a bang-up ending that will actually leave you cheering over a word game."

   - Ken Fox, TV Guide

"If it's challenges you're after, forget cracking"

   - Claudia Puig, USA Today

Showtimes

• Wednesday, August 30th
  7:00 pm
• Thursday, August 31st
  7:00 pm
• Friday, September 1st
  7:00 pm
• Saturday, September 2nd
  4:30 pm, 9:00 pm
• Sunday, September 3rd
  2:00 pm, 4:30 pm
• Monday, September 4th
  4:30 pm, 9:00 pm
• Tuesday, September 5th
  7:00 pm
• Wednesday, September 6th
  7:00 pm
• Thursday, September 7th
  9:30 pm
• Friday, September 8th
  4:30 pm
• Saturday, September 9th
  2:00 pm, 7:00 pm
• Sunday, September 10th
  2:00 pm, 4:30 pm
• Monday, September 11th
  4:30 pm
• Tuesday, September 12th
  7:00 pm