"Akeelah and the Bee" (2006)
Despite the objections of 11 year-old Akeelah's mother Tanya, she enters various spelling contests, for which she is tutored by the forthright Dr. Larabee, her principal Mr. Welch 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 unites her neighborhood.
Keke Palmer Steals the Show in "Akeelah and the Bee"
Young actress Keke Palmer talks about "Akeelah and the Bee," her co-stars Laurence Fishburne and Angela Bassett, and her own spelling skills.
Young actress Keke Palmer talks about "Akeelah and the Bee," her co-stars Laurence Fishburne and Angela Bassett, and her own spelling skills.
Angela Bassett Talks About "Akeelah and the Bee"
Angela Bassett on "Akeelah and the Bee," Laurence Fishburne, and the movie's message.
Angela Bassett on "Akeelah and the Bee," Laurence Fishburne, and the movie's message.
Laurence Fishburne on "Akeelah and the Bee"
Laurence Fishburne discusses his role, his co-stars, and getting the film made.
Laurence Fishburne discusses his role, his co-stars, and getting the film made.
"Akeelah and the Bee" Photo Gallery
Gallery of photos from the Lions Gate Films movie "Akeelah and the Bee," featuring Keke Palmer, Angela Bassett, Lee Thompson Young, and Sahara Garey.
Gallery of photos from the Lions Gate Films movie "Akeelah and the Bee," featuring Keke Palmer, Angela Bassett, Lee Thompson Young, and Sahara Garey.
Akeelah and the Bee Movie Trailer
Trailer for the movie "Akeelah and the Bee," starring Angela Bassett, Laurence Fishburne, and Keke Palmer, in Windows Media format.
Trailer for the movie "Akeelah and the Bee," starring Angela Bassett, Laurence Fishburne, and Keke Palmer, in Windows Media format.
Exclusive Interview with Doug Atchison
Interview with writer/director Doug Atchison on the "Akeelah and the Bee" script, his cast, the drama of spelling bees, and shooting the film in 31 days.
Interview with writer/director Doug Atchison on the "Akeelah and the Bee" script, his cast, the drama of spelling bees, and shooting the film in 31 days.
"Akeelah and the Bee" Movie Credits
Cast and crew list for "Akeelah and the Bee" starring Angela Bassett and Laurence Fishburne.
Cast and crew list for "Akeelah and the Bee" starring Angela Bassett and Laurence Fishburne.
"Akeelah and the Bee" Poster
"Changing the world...one word at a time"
"Changing the world...one word at a time"
Laurence Fishburne Stars in "Akeelah and the Bee"
Laurence Fishburne and Keke Palmer sign on to star in the "Akeelah and the Bee" movie, an inspirational, triumph over adversity drama.
Laurence Fishburne and Keke Palmer sign on to star in the "Akeelah and the Bee" movie, an inspirational, triumph over adversity drama.
Interview with JR Villarreal
JR Villarreal talks about playing a friend of Akeelah's and a fellow spelling bee participant in "Akeelah and the Bee."
JR Villarreal talks about playing a friend of Akeelah's and a fellow spelling bee participant in "Akeelah and the Bee."
Official "Akeelah and the Bee" Website
Lions Gate Films' official site for "Akeelah and the Bee." RELEASE DATE: April 28, 2006
Lions Gate Films' official site for "Akeelah and the Bee." RELEASE DATE: April 28, 2006