USA,
2006, 112 min
Directed by:
Doug AtchisonScreenplay:
Doug AtchisonCinematography:
M. David MullenComposer:
Aaron ZigmanCast:
Keke Palmer, Laurence Fishburne, Angela Bassett, Curtis Armstrong, J.R. Villarreal, Sean Michael Afable, Sahara Garey, Lee Thompson Young, Erica Hubbard (more)Plots(1)
Despite the objections of her mother Tanya (Angela Bassett), Akeelah (Keke Palmer) 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. (official distributor synopsis)
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