Cinematic background from Akeelah and the Bee 2006 - Akeelah is a precocious 11-year-old girl from south Los Angeles with a gift for words. Despite her mother's objections, Akeelah 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.

Akeelah and the Bee

2006

Drama, Family

Directors:
Doug Atchison
Writers:
Doug Atchison
Official poster of Akeelah and the Bee 2006 directed by [object Object]
A person wearing glasses
A person wearing glasses and a suit
A person wearing glasses and a sweater
A person wearing glasses and a suit
A group of people sitting at a table in front of a window
A person wearing glasses and a suit