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The film director deserves accolades for taking the National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C. to different heights. He focuses on eight competitors who are all about in middle school. They come from Amarillo, Texas; Washington D.C.; San Clemente, California; Tampa, Florida; Ambler, Pennsylvania; New Haven, Connecticut; Glen Rock, New Jersey; and Rolla, Missouri.
The documentary introduces you first to Angela who is the daughter of Mexican immigrants. She won the Amarillo Regional Spelling bee. There is Ashley who lives in Washington D.C. There is Neil, the son of Bangladeshi immigrants, who lives in Southern California. There is April from Ambler, Pennsylvania. There is Emily from New Haven, Connecticut who plays the violin. Ted comes from Rolla, Missouri. They come from rural, urban, suburban areas. They come from single parents, both parents, and socio-economic backgrounds. They all have one dream to win the National Spelling Bee and you're there for the ride.
I would recommend this documentary for middle school students and teachers. They might find this worthwhile.
score 10/10
Sylviastel 22 May 2010
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