Four players compete in the nine months leading up to the 2002 National Scrabble Championship held in San Diego, California.
“This Is NOT Your Grandmother's Game Of Scrabble.”
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Four players compete in the nine months leading up to the 2002 National Scrabble Championship held in San Diego, California.
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Joe Edley, Matt Graham, Marlon Hill, and Joel Sherman prepare for the 2002 National Scrabble Championship in San Diego, California. Over nine months, they train and compete in a high-stakes environment. Directed by Eric Chaikin and Julian Petrillo, "Word Wars" captures their strategies and dedication. The film, an official selection at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival, has been recognized with several award nominations, including a Documentary Emmy.
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Who directed the documentary Word Wars?
Word Wars was directed by Eric Chaikin and Julian Petrillo.
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Word Wars follows four players in the nine months leading up to the 2002 National Scrabble Championship.
Which film festival selected Word Wars in 2004?
Word Wars was an official selection at the 2004 Sundance film festival.
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