Spellbound ( Fact More Compelling Than Fiction)

The documentary spellbound is good proof that fact can be more compelling than fiction. The director Jeffrey Blitz has created a fascinating documentary by using many different film techniques and ideas on an unusual but compelling event, the national spelling bee. Spellbound shows that something like a spelling bee can be just as exciting and rewarding as any sport, as the real life journeys of each contestant reals the viewer in.

The way that Blitz chose the 8 different children made the film very interesting, as he chose from diverse racial, geographical and socioeconomic backgrounds, and looking at how each child lives their lives. Blitz uses a montage of shots to show each child's home town to get to know them while they speak.

By seeing each different contestant in their homes, being interviewed about their feelings and thoughts, they talk directly to the viewers, as talking heads so they connect with the viewer which makes the viewer sympathise with each character