Film Release Date: June 3, 2020
Director: Sam Rega
Producers: Sam Rega, Chris Weller
Featuring: Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Fareed Zakaria, Hari Kondabolu, Kevin Negandhi, & Nupur Lala
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. With fascinating perspectives from CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Fareed Zakaria, comedian Hari Kondabolu, ESPN’s Kevin Negandhi, 1999 Scripps National Spelling Bee winner, Nupur Lala, and others, the film explores the reasons behind this incredible winning streak and what it means for the community.
Directed and produced by Sam Rega. Produced by Chris Weller.
More information: www.netflix.com/spellingthedream
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