Across and Down
Released 4 years ago in 2022. Across and Down is a documentary/history film. directed by Rachel Bower. At just 44 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Will Shortz, Tass Williams, and Lita Williams
Synopsis
Across and Down follows a group of passionate crossword connoisseurs (aka “cruciverbalists”) as they fight to improve representation in their cherished puzzle. Crossword puzzles have been ubiquitous for over 100 years. You can find them in magazines and newspapers; they’re online and available through their own apps. In fact, millions of people start their day by solving. But despite the widespread appeal of the crossword, women, people of color and LGBTQ2SIA+ individuals have been almost invisible when it comes to puzzle bylines, clues and solutions. Not only that, but clues can also often be stuck in the past or worse, offensive. But why is this happening?
Quick Facts
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- CBC Docs
- CBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Across and Down about?
Across and Down follows a group of passionate crossword connoisseurs (aka “cruciverbalists”) as they fight to improve representation in their cherished puzzle. Crossword puzzles have been ubiqu...
Who directed Across and Down?
Across and Down was directed by Rachel Bower.
How long is Across and Down?
Across and Down has a runtime of 0 hours and 44 minutes (44 minutes total).
When was Across and Down released?
Across and Down was released on October 27, 2022 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Across and Down?
The main cast of Across and Down includes Will Shortz, Tass Williams, Lita Williams, Nancy Serrano-Wu, Nate Cardin.