Spellbound

Synopsis

Documentary about eight children competing in the 1999 National Spelling Bee competition in the USA. DVD extras include ‘Where are they now?' updates on all eight featured competitors; previously unseen bonus footage of three other competitors in the Spelling Bee; audio commentary by the filmmakers; trailer; spelling game; information from the National Literacy Association; Educational Guide (The History of the Spelling Bee; Word of the Day; The Eight Parts of Speech; How to Host Your Own Spelling Bee; Link Pages; Frequently Misspelled Words); Hangman game.

Language

English

Country

United States

Year of release

2004

Year of production

2003

Subjects

Education; Psychology; Sociology

Keywords

children; spelling skills; United States of America; competitiveness (general)

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL

Price

£19.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

96 minutes

Year

2002

Type

VHS

Format

PAL

Price

£15.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

96 minutes

Year

2004

Distributor

Name

Metrodome Distribution

Notes

Specialist distributor of quality, independent films, both theatrically and subsequently on DVD. DVD releases include new films, classic cinema, documentaries, animation, stage adaptations, television programming and historical drama. NB. Metrodome Distribution went into administration in 2016

 

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