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A precocious eleven-year-old girl, Akeelah Anderson, from south Los Angeles, is discovered to have a talent for words. In spite of the objections of her mother Wanda, Akeelah enters a spelling contest. Her gift takes her to compete in the National Spelling Bee, the most famous competition of its kind in the world. On the way, she is helped by a forthright, mysterious teacher, Dr. Larabee, and other members of her community.

Also Known As:
Akeelah & the Bee

Production Status:
Released

Logline:
Akeelah, a gifted, precocious young girl from south L.A., enters various spelling contests--against her mother's will--and is tutored by her determined father.

Genres:
Drama and Kids/Family

Running Time:
112 min.

Release Date:
April 28th, 2006 (wide)

MPAA Rating:
PG for some language.

Distributors:
Lionsgate

Production Co.:
2929 Productions, Cinema Gypsy Productions, Inc., Out of the Blue Entertainment, Reactor Films

Studios:
Lionsgate

Financiers:
Co-Financier: 2929 Productions, Lionsgate

U.S. Box Office:
$18,811,135

Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Washington, D.C., USA

Produced in:
United States