2003 IFP Independent Spirit Awards

The transcript is an interview discussing the inspiration behind a film about the National Spelling Bee. The filmmaker shares how the idea came unexpectedly while watching a sports show. The conversation also touches on the film's competition with other documentaries, its success, and the filmmaker's relaxed attitude towards awards. The interview concludes with a light-hearted exchange about spelling skills.

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