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Akeelah and the Bee

2006 113 min PG Drama

Changing the world... one word at a time.

A spelling prodigy from South LA defies odds to reach the National Bee, riding a cram-study regimen and an ornery coach who’s forgotten his own trophy. The finale pits quick wits against overnight prep. 11-year-old energy and a no-nonsense mom keep it grounded.

Directed by Doug Atchison · Written by Doug Atchison

Starring Keke Palmer, Laurence Fishburne, Angela Bassett, Curtis Armstrong, J.R. Villarreal, Sean Michael Afable

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