Wordplay

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, and to the inner workings of his brilliant and often hilarious contributors, including syndicated puzzle creator Merl Reagle. Along the way, the film presents interviews with celebrity crossword puzzlers such as Bill Clinton, Bob Dole, Jon Stewart, Ken Burns, Mike Mussina and the Indigo Girls, who reveal their process, insight and the allure of the game. In addition to deconstructing this uniquely American institution, Wordplay takes us though the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament where almost five hundred competitors battled it out for the title “Crossword Champ” and showed their true colors along the way.

In theatres beginning June 16th. Visit Wordplay's official Web site.

To help celebrate the film's release,
here's a great crossword puzzle courtesy of The New York Times.

Wordplay

A film by Patrick Creadon

WORDPLAY is being released by IFC Films and The Weinstein Company

In theatres beginning June 16.

Running Time: 90 minutes