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)VOD (2)
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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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