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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...
Akeelah is a 11-year-old girl from south Los Angeles who competes in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Watch the trailer, cast, crew, and reviews of this 2006 drama starring Keke Palmer and Laurence Fishburne.
- Doug Atchison
- 3 min
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.
Akeelah and the Bee - Our Deepest Fear: Dr. Larabee (Laurence Fishburne) inspires Akeelah (Keke Palmer) to believe in herself. BUY THE MOVIE: https://www.vudu.com/content/movies/d......
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- 30.6K
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Akeelah and the Bee (2006) Official Trailer #1 - Laurence Fishburne Movie HD. Rotten Tomatoes Classic Trailers. 1.67M subscribers.
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