# Akeelah and the Bee (2006)

> A gifted South Central Los Angeles girl finds confidence, mentorship, and community through the high-stakes world of competitive spelling.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/8017

## Facts

- Runtime: 113 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Doug Atchison
- Cast: Keke Palmer, Laurence Fishburne, Angela Bassett, Curtis Armstrong, J.R. Villarreal, Sean Michael Afable, Sahara Garey, Lee Thompson Young
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0437800/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: inspirational, warm, earnest, family movie night, inspirational viewing

## Synopsis

A young girl rises to the challenge of a national spelling competition, proving that determination can overcome adversity.

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