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2006
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AKEELAH AND THE BEE is the inspirational story of Akeelah Anderson (Keke Palmer), an eleven-year-old girl from south Los Angeles with a gift for words. Despite the objections of her mother Tanya (Angela Bassett), Akeelah enters various spelling contests, for which she is tutored by the forthright Dr. Larabee (Laurence Fishburne); her principal Mr. Welch (Curtis Armstrong) and the proud residents of her neighborhood. Akeelah's aptitude earns her an opportunity to compete for a spot in the Scripps National Spelling Bee and, in turn, unites her neighborhood who witness the courage and inspiration of one amazing little girl.
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(c) 2006 Lions Gate Films, Inc. and 2929 Productions LLC. All Rights Reserved. Academy Award (R) is the registered trademark and service mark of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
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Reviewed by: chriswigginton on 1/28/2007 12:12:41 AM
I'm all for wholesome movies about people overcoming the odds, but this one just fell short to me.
Reviewed by: chriswigginton on 1/28/2007 12:12:41 AM
I'm all for wholesome movies about people overcoming the odds, but this one just fell short to me.
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Reviewed by: chriswigginton on 1/28/2007 12:12:41 AM
Reviewed by: ramil_babaemir on 11/4/2006 6:46:49 PM
one of the best movies that I have ever seen..
Reviewed by: abdman8228 on 10/21/2006 1:01:15 PM
Haven't seen it.But I'm guessing it's good.
Reviewed by: KCONTEE on 10/20/2006 4:35:52 PM
Loved it!Watched it at least 5 times already.
Reviewed by: joyadams on 10/8/2006 12:11:21 AM
This movie was brilliantly written and directed. It was truly inspirational, a must see especially for young people who might doubt their potential.
Reviewed by: zozogy on 9/19/2006 6:28:28 PM
The best movie i have seen this year, easy..
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