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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 ).
Apr 28, 2006 · Akeelah, a young girl from a dysfunctional family, discovers her talent for spelling and enters a national contest. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more for this 2006 PG-rated film.
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- Drama, Family
- Doug Atchison
- 2006-04-28
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. The price before discount is the median price for the last 90 days. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started.
Akeelah, a bright 11-year-old girl from a working class neighborhood in Los Angeles, discovers her talent for spelling and enters the Scripps National Spelling Bee. She faces challenges from her family, her peers, and her competitors as she pursues her dream.
Apr 28, 2006 · Akeelah, an 11-year-old girl living in South Los Angeles, discovers she has a talent for spelling, which she hopes will take her to the National...
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- Kids & Family, Drama
- PG
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.
