Indian-American students have won 18 of the last 22 Scripps National Spelling Bee titles, reflecting a significant trend in competitive spelling.
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Indian-American students have won 18 of the last 22 Scripps National Spelling Bee titles, reflecting a significant trend in competitive spelling.
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Akash Vukoti, a seven-year-old spelling prodigy, prepares for the Scripps National Spelling Bee, a competition that has seen Indian-American students win 18 of the last 22 titles since 1999. "Spelling the Dream" follows Akash along with fellow competitors Tejas Muthusamy, Ashrita Gandhari, and Shourav Dasari as they navigate the challenges of rigorous training and high expectations. The film features insights from notable figures such as Sanjay Gupta and Fareed Zakaria, reflecting on the cultural significance of this academic contest in American society. Released on June 3, 2020, the documentary runs for 82 minutes.
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- Meet young spellers Akash Vukoti and Tejas Muthusamy.
- See insights from Sanjay Gupta and Fareed Zakaria.
- Find out why Indian-Americans dominate spelling bees.
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- The film was released on June 3, 2020, on Netflix.
- Spelling the Dream has a runtime of 82 minutes.
- It features interviews with 8 notable figures, including Sanjay Gupta and Fareed Zakaria.
- The film was directed and written by Sam Rega and Chris Weller.
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Who directed the documentary Spelling the Dream?
Spelling the Dream was directed by Sam Rega.
When was Spelling the Dream released on Netflix?
Spelling the Dream was released worldwide on June 3, 2020.
How long is the documentary Spelling the Dream?
The duration of Spelling the Dream is 82 minutes.
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