A young girl from South Los Angeles tries to make it to the National Spelling Bee.
Run Time
USA:112 min, Argentina:112 min
Aspect Ratio
2.35 : 1
Rating Details
Rated PG for some language.
Genre
Drama, Family
Language
English
Keyword
Spelling, Spelling Bee, Principal, School Principal, Middle School
Movie Rating
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
Colour
Color
Film Type
Feature
Film Class
Urban Drama, Childhood Drama
Themes
Teachers and Students, Child Prodigies, Mothers and Daughters, Inner City Blues, Single Parents
Tones
Sentimental, Gentle, Stirring, Heartwarming
Mood
Triumph of the Spirit
Keyword
Spelling Bee, African American, School Principal
Has Detailed Data (New)
1, 2, 3, 7, 8
Wikipedia Text
Akeelah and the Bee is a 2006 American drama film written and directed by Doug Atchison. It tells the story of Akeelah Anderson, portrayed by Keke Palmer, an 11-year-old girl who participates in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, her mother, portrayed by Angela Bassett, schoolmates, and also her coach, portrayed by Laurence Fishburne. It also explores issues of education in a low socioeconomic African American community.
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