Akeelah and the Bee
Apr 28, 2006
PG
112 minutes
Drama
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Synopsis
A bright 11-year-old girl from south Los Angeles, Akeelah excels in spelling and competes in contests against her mother's wishes. She receives tutoring from her principal, a strict coach, and supportive neighbors, leading to a chance to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
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Keke Palmer
Akeelah Anderson
Laurence Fishburne
Dr. Larabee
Angela Bassett
Tanya Anderson
Curtis Armstrong
Mr. Welch
J.R. Villarreal
Javier
Sean Michael Afable
Dylan Chiu
Sahara Garey
Georgia
Lee Thompson Young
Devon
Julito McCullum
Terrence
Erica Hubbard
Kiana
Eddie Steeples
Derrick-T
Dalia Phillips
Ms. Cross
Tzi Ma
Mr. Chiu
Jeris Poindexter
Steve
Sara Niemietz
Polly
George Hornedo
Roman
Craig Wasson
Ted Saunders
Jeff Marlow
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Spirituality & Practice
100
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
100
Mark Sells
Oregon Herald
100
Scott Mendelson
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100
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100
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Jan Stuart
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40
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50
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