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Wordplay

Release Date: June 16, 2006

Summary: 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. (IFC Films)

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Runtime:	94 min
Rating:	Rated PG for some language and mild thematic elements.
Production:	Weinstein Company, The
Genres:	Documentary
Country:	USA
Language:	English
Home Release Date:	Nov 7, 2006

Director	Credit
Patrick Creadon	Director

Writer	Credit
Christine O'Malley	Writer
Patrick Creadon	Writer

Principal Cast	Credit
Jon Stewart	Himself
Ken Burns	Himself
Will Shortz	Himself

Cast	Credit
Al Sanders	Himself
Amy Ray	Herself
Bill Clinton	Himself
Bob Dole	Himself
Daniel Okrent	Himself
Ellen Ripstein	Herself
Emily Saliers	Herself
Jon Delfin	Himself
Merl Reagle	Himself
Mike Mussina	Himself
Trip Payne	Himself
Tyler Hinman	Himself