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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, awards, and more for this 2006 PG-rated movie.
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- Drama, Family
- Doug Atchison
- 2006-04-28
Akeelah Anderson (Keke Palmer), from south Los Angeles, has a talent for words. In spite of the objections of her mother Wanda (Angela Bassett), Keke enters a spelling contest. Her gift takes her...
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.
Nov 7, 2023 · The 2006 drama film follows a young African-American girl who competes in the national spelling bee with the help of a coach. It is not based on a true story, but it reflects the challenges and triumphs of spelling prodigies like Zaila Avant-garde and MacNolia Cox.
Apr 28, 2006 · A family-friendly movie about a spelling prodigy from South Los Angeles. See critics' reviews, ratings, cast, and watch options for this 2006 film.
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- Kids & Family, Drama
- PG
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