Movie Description
Across and Down
(2022)Overview
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?
Featured Crew
Cast
Recommendations
Ronaldo
6.976
My Mom Jayne
8.009
For the Love of Spock
7.359
The Matrix Recalibrated
6.902
Being James Bond
7.742
Looking for Richard
6.815
Naqoyqatsi
6.1
Daft Punk Unchained
7.192
Above Majestic
7.398
Howard
6.755
Justin Bieber's Believe
6.915
That's Entertainment!
7.351
The Last Waltz
7.7
Facts
Original TitleAcross and Down
Status Released
Release Information
-
2022-10-27
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 44m
Homepagehttps://www.cbc.ca/passionateeye/episodes/across-and-down
Production CompaniesCBC Docs,CBC
Genres
- Documentary
- History
