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Spelling the Dream

Original title: Breaking the Bee
  • 1h 22m
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6.9/10
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Spelling the Dream (2018)
An Indian-American competitor has won the prestigious Scripps National Spelling Bee for the past 12 years straight, making the trend one of the longest in sports history. 'Spelling the Dream' chronicles the ups and downs of four Indian-American students as they compete to realize their dream of winning the iconic tournament.
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Chronicle of the ups and downs of four Indian-American students as they compete to realize their dream of winning the iconic tournament.Chronicle of the ups and downs of four Indian-American students as they compete to realize their dream of winning the iconic tournament.Chronicle of the ups and downs of four Indian-American students as they compete to realize their dream of winning the iconic tournament.

  • Director
    • Sam Rega
  • Writers
    • Sam Rega
    • Chris Weller
  • Stars
    • Srinivas Ayyagari
    • Jacques Bailly
    • Valerie Browning
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    816
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    • Director
      • Sam Rega
    • Writers
      • Sam Rega
      • Chris Weller
    • Stars
      • Srinivas Ayyagari
      • Jacques Bailly
      • Valerie Browning
    • 22User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    10katrintamborello

    Good Watch!

    This is a brilliant documentary. I can never spell like these kids.Watch it if you want to know why these Indian American kids are dominating! Inspiring!!!
    7Eggoreluckadman

    Good documentary, but heavily flawed in one major aspect

    I enjoyed the documentary. Thought it was well presented and well executed. However, the film should have explored the "tiger parent" concept much more in depth.
    10SirishaBhumireddy

    M-A-R-V-E-L-O-U-S

    Families must see this marvelous movie. It is a fabulous documentary on spelling bees with in-depth view into families' culture and values.
    10GeorgeONeil

    Hard work and Perseverance - Highly Recommend

    This movie discusses the cultural influences, education, family, discipline and ambition that contribute to this success. The film features many scenes of parental tenderness and supportiveness. Children who are genuinely motivated can go to National level in any sport.
    7debajitch

    Very interesting , Hard work pays off. Must Watch

    I would definitely suggest you to give it a try. The makers really did awesome job collecting the old tv footages and its Amazing to know how Spelling bee is changing lives. Thank Youm

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    • Release date
      • June 3, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Rüyayı Hecelemek
    • Filming locations
      • Ft. Washington, Maryland, USA
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      • Exit Zero Productions
      • Makemake
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      • 1h 22m(82 min)
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