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Apr 28, 2006 · Akeelah, a young girl from a dysfunctional family, discovers her talent for spelling and enters a national contest. She faces challenges and opportunities with the help of her coach, Dr. Larabee, and other characters.
- (22K)
- Drama, Family
- Doug Atchison
- 2006-04-28
Akeelah and the Bee is a 2006 American drama film written and directed by Doug Atchison. It tells the story of Akeelah Anderson ( Keke Palmer ), an 11-year-old girl who participates in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, her mother ( Angela Bassett ), her schoolmates, and her coach, Dr. Joshua Larabee ( Laurence Fishburne ).
Akeelah, a bright 11-year-old girl from a working class neighborhood in South Los Angeles, discovers her talent for spelling and enters the Scripps National Spelling Bee. She faces challenges from her family, school, and competitors as she pursues her dream of winning the prestigious contest.
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Apr 28, 2006 · A family-friendly underdog story about a spelling prodigy from South Los Angeles. See critics' ratings, watch the trailer, and find out where to stream or buy the movie online.
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- Doug Atchison
- PG
- Laurence Fishburne
In spite of the objections of her mother Wanda (Angela Bassett), Keke enters a spelling contest. Her gift takes her to compete in the National Spelling Bee, the most famous competition of its...
A young girl from South Los Angeles tries to make it to the National Spelling Bee. 4,103 IMDb 7.4 1 h 52 min 2006. X-Ray PG. Kids · Drama · Charming · Emotional.
Apr 27, 2006 · Akeelah Anderson is a spelling prodigy from South Central Los Angeles who competes in the National Spelling Bee. The film follows her journey, her coach, and her friends, and features a surprising twist in the final round.
