Spelling the Dream (2018)
“Breaking the Bee”
Documentary
June 3, 2020 – Netflix
Following four hopeful competitors’ journeys, this documentary explores the trend of Indian Americans ruling the Scripps National Spelling Bee since 1999. 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, Ashrita Gandhari, Sanjay Gupta