| In Movie Theaters: | Friday, April 28, 2006 |
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| On DVD: | Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Released; Now Available Buy or Rent Availability |
| Director: | Doug Atchison |
| Cast: more cast | Laurence Fishburne Angela Bassett Keke Palmer |
| Companies: | Lionsgate Films & 4 more |
| Rating: | PG for some language. |
Storyline
A heart-warming, triumph-over adversity drama, "Akeelah and the Bee" centers on a precocious eleven-year-old girl, Akeelah Anderson (Keke Palmer), from south Los Angeles, who is discovered to have a talent for words. In spite of the objections of her mother Wanda (Angela Bassett), Akeelah enters a spelling contest. Her gift takes her to compete in the National Spelling Bee, the most famous competition of its kind in the world. On the way, she is helped by a forthright, mysterious teacher, Dr. Larabee (Laurence Fishburne) and a cast of colorful characters from the community. Her journey evokes pride in the neighborhood, bringing them together and, in the end, all witness the courage and inspiration of one amazing little girl.
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Production Updates (1)
- From Mon., December 22, 2008
- Movie Insider Mon., December 22, 2008
- added the soundtrack release date of April 4, 2006