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Theatrical Release Date:
04/28/2006
DVD Release Date:
08/29/2006
Run Time:
112min.
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Distributor(s):
Lionsgate
MPAA Rating:
PG
Genre(s):
Drama
Plot: A young girl learns to believe in herself and value her intelligence in this critically-acclaimed, family-friendly drama. Akeelah Anderson (Keke Palmer) is an 11-year-old being raised by her mother, Tanya (Angela Bassett), who was left on her own ... Read More
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Akeelah (Keke Palmer) flusters a Scrabble whiz by using all her letters in one turn.
VIDEO : Akeelah And The Bee - Trailer
With the help of her coach and her community, a young girl from a rough Los Angeles neighborhood fights to win the National Spelling Bee.
VIDEO : Akeelah and the Bee - Exclusive Clip #2
Akeelah's brother encourages her not to let her fear keep her from going on to the next spelling bee.
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