Like a brutally honest sports film, Word Wars documents the ordeals suffered by those dedicated to one-on-one competition. Knowing that their game requires the stamina to compete in as many as eight matches in a single day, these warriors commit to rigid training regimens (learning all the “Q” words) and triumph over physical setbacks (gastrointestinal reflux). Welcome to the world of professional Scrabble tournaments, where the nerves are raw, the stakes are high, and the average score is even higher. Word Wars is a riveting portrayal of cutthroat intellectual competition and a celebration of life lived on the edge…of your seat.  TW