"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.
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 on "Akeelah and the Bee," Laurence Fishburne, and the movie's message.
Laurence Fishburne discusses his role, his co-stars, and getting the film made.
Gallery of photos from the Lions Gate Films movie "Akeelah and the Bee," featuring Keke Palmer, Angela Bassett, Lee Thompson Young, and Sahara Garey.
Trailer for the movie "Akeelah and the Bee," starring Angela Bassett, Laurence Fishburne, and Keke Palmer, in Windows Media format.
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.
Cast and crew list for "Akeelah and the Bee" starring Angela Bassett and Laurence Fishburne.
"Changing the world...one word at a time"
Laurence Fishburne and Keke Palmer sign on to star in the "Akeelah and the Bee" movie, an inspirational, triumph over adversity drama.
JR Villarreal talks about playing a friend of Akeelah's and a fellow spelling bee participant in "Akeelah and the Bee."
Lions Gate Films' official site for "Akeelah and the Bee." RELEASE DATE: April 28, 2006
