Spellbound (2002) (2003)

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Directed by

Jeffrey Blitz

Starring (View all)

Angela Arenivar
Herself - Spelling Bee Participant

Ubaldo Arenivar
Himself - Angela's Father

Jorge Arenivar
Himself - Angela's Brother

Scott McGarraugh
Himself - Ranch Owner

Lindy McGarraugh
Herself - Ranch Owner

Concepción Arenivar
Herself - Angela's Mother

Mrs. Slaughter
Herself - Angela's Teacher

Neelima Marupudi
Herself - Potter County Champion

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Description: Eight youngsters vie for one of the most hotly contested academic awards in the United States in this documentary. Every spring, the Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee attracts students from all over the United States, and filmmaker Jeff Blitz follows eight promising entrants as they journey to Washington, D.C., in hopes of claiming the national championship and a 10,000-dollar prize. Neil Kadakia, from California, has spent months training for the event with the help of his parents, computer tutorials, and professional coaches. Angela Arenivar grew up in a small Texas town with her parents, who immigrated to America from Mex ... (more)

Release date: 10 October 2003
UPC: 043396030411