Akeelah and the Bee (Widescreen Edition) | 
| Director: Doug Atchison
Actors: Angela Bassett, Laurence Fishburne, Keke Palmer, Curtis Armstrong, J.r. Villarreal
Studio: Lionsgate
Category: DVD
List Price: $14.98
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Rating:  164 reviews
Sales Rank: 11316
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dvd, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 112 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: D19596D
UPC: 031398195962
EAN: 0031398195962
ASIN: B000G1R394
Theatrical Release Date: April 28, 2006
Release Date: August 29, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
AKEELAH ANDERSON IS AN 11 YEAR OLD GIRL FROM SOUTH L.A. WITH A GIFT FOR WORDS. DESPITE THE OBJECTIONS OF HER MOTHER, AKEELAH ENTERS VARIOUS SPELLING CONTESTS. SHE IS TUTORED BY HER PRINCIPAL & LOCAL RESIDENTS. WHEN SHE QUALIFIES FOR THE NATIONAL SPELLING BEE, THE NEIGHBORHOOD IS UNITED BY THE LITTLE GIRL.
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There aren't enough superlatives in the dictionary to describe the excellence of Akeelah and the Bee. Superbly written and directed by Doug Atchison, this PG-rated family drama covers the same dramatic territory as the acclaimed 2002 documentary Spellbound and the 2005 drama Bee Season, but the fictional story of 11-year-old Akeelah Anderson (Keke Palmer) is, if anything, even more entertaining, inspiring, and full of hope for the potential of children everywhere. Although reluctant at first (and fearful of being labeled a "brainiac" by classmates at her under-funded middle school in South Central Los Angeles), Akeelah grows determined to win the district, regional, and ultimately the Scripps National Spelling Bee, aided by the able coaching of an English professor (Laurence Fishburne) who, like Akeelah's overworked single mother (Angela Bassett) is slowly recovering from a devastating personal loss. Structured like a conventional sports drama, Akeelah and the Bee rises above its generic trappings to become an uplifting and deeply moving study of friendship, pride, fair play, and above all, the value of self-confidence and realization that there's more to life than winning. As played by the young Palmer in an award-worthy performance, Akeelah is a winner in the best sense of the word, and so is this wonderfully positive movie. --Jeff Shannon
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 Great for all ages June 16, 2009
E. Thompson (Alabama)
I purchased Akeelah and the Bee hoping it would serve as a reward for my 8th grade students after hours of mandated standardized testing. It's difficult to find a movie that portrays good values, has clean language, and is inspirational, all while being relevant to today's society but Akeelah and the Bee hit the mark!
A Stunning Performance May 25, 2009
Rebecca Johnson (Washington State)
"Akeelah and the Bee" is one of the most inspirational movies I've ever seen. Keke Palmer plays the part of Akeelah with such heart! Her performance is simply stunning. She is truly one of the great actresses of our time. I felt so many emotions while watching this movie that it was almost overwhelming. Half the time I wanted to cry because the story was so beautiful. While the plot is not overly complex the story is completely captivating. It is so rare to find a movie that captures optimism and hope so effectively. I was swept away into this movie until the last second. The ending exceeded my expectations! I only wish I hadn't waited so long to see this movie. It is truly one of the greatest movies of our time.
~The Rebecca Review
L-O-V-E-D-I-T April 22, 2009
Rony-kun (norcross, GA USA)
I recently bought this movie which i wanted to see since the day it came out but i couldn't. I saw part of it on TV and then i fell in love with it. It has inspired me to keep pressing on my studies. The actors are just wonderful. I highly recommend this movie to the whole family. It's beautiful.
Akeela and the Bee Review April 21, 2009
miriam cruz (Lajas, Puerto Rico)
I highly recommend this movie. My 4th , 5th, and 6th grade students watched it. They loved it. I even prepared a short test on it. It motivated them to participate in the school's spelling bee. Great movie.
 akeelah and the bee April 6, 2009
Consuelo A. Martinez (San Antonio, Tx)
My grandaughters loved this movie. They identified with Akeelah's struggle to confront her "willingness to shine"- very common with teens. I recommend young teens and parents to see this movie along with a cup of cocoa and a chat afterwards.
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