Akeelah and the Bee

2006PG113 min7.3/10

A bright, but unmotivated, 11-year-old girl from South Los Angeles is encouraged to compete in the National Spelling Bee competition, tutored by a stern English professor in this inspiring, feel-good story. Starring Laurence Fishburne, Angela Bassett, Keke Palmer, Curtis Armstrong. Written and directed by Doug Atchison.

Genres:Drama

Director:Doug Atchison

Cast:Laurence Fishburne, Angela Bassett, Keke Palmer, Curtis Armstrong

Production Country:United States

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