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Spellbound(2002)
Status: Released
Date: 2002-03-14
74%
115 Votes
Time: 1h 37m
Everyone wants the last word.
Overview:
This documentary follows 8 teens and pre-teens as they work their way toward the finals of the Scripps Howard national spelling bee championship in Washington D.C.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies: 
Blitz / Welch
Movie: Spellbound
Video Trailer Spellbound
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SPELLBOUND - Official Trailer
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