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Plot:
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), Keke 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.
DETAILS__________
Studio:
Lionsgate Films
Release Date:
April 28, 2006
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