Spellbound (2002 film)

Spellbound
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJeffrey Blitz
Written byJeffrey Blitz
Produced byJeffrey Blitz
Sean Welch
Starring
  • Harry Altman
  • Angela Arenivar
  • Ted Brigham
  • April DeGideo
  • Neil Kadakia
  • Nupur Lala
  • Emily Stagg
  • Ashley White
Edited byYana Gorskaya
Music byDaniel Hulsizer
Distributed byThinkFilm
Release date
  • 2002 (2002)
Running time
97 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Spellbound is a 2002 American documentary that was directed by Jeffrey Blitz. The film follows eight competitors in the 1999 Scripps National Spelling Bee. The film received positive reviews and won several awards, including a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.