AKEELAH AND THE BEE

Genre:Drama
Director:Doug Atchison

Starring:Keke Palmer, Laurence Fishburne, Angela Bassett, Curtis Armstrong, J.R. Villarreal, Sean Michael

Rating: PG

Ratings Advice: Mild themes, Mild coarse language
Running Time: 108mins

SINOPSIS
In a place where dreams are usually shattered, not made, Akeelah Anderson holds on to hers dearly, hoping one day she can represent her community at the National Spelling Bee. From the wrong side of the tracks but full of tenacity, ambition and raw talent, will young Akeelah's love for words be enough to take her all the way? Under the watchful tutelage of Dr. Larabee and with the help her local neighbourhood, Akeelah is set to embark on the journey of a lifetime. If films like Bee Season and Spellbound touched your heart, then you won't want to miss Akeelah and the Bee - an inspirational and heart-warming story the whole family can enjoy.