Akeelah and the Bee Watch Laurence Fishburne in an exclusive extended clip from 'Akeelah and the Bee.' Click to watch: Exclusive Clip: "She Needs Coaching" Dr. Joshua Larabee (Laurence Fishburne) continues to challenge Akeelah Anderson (Keke Palmer) even after she wins her middle school's spelling bee. More: Clip: "Why Is It Stupid?" Clip: "It's Too Hard" Theatrical Trailer More trailers & clips...  Related Links  •  Movie Main Page  •  Showtimes & Tickets  •  Trailers & Clips  •  Cast & Credits  •  Production Photos  •  Official Site Add to My Movies    Production Photos - click thumbnails for larger images More 'Akeelah and the Bee' Photos

Email this page to a friend About the Movie Drama and Kids/Family April 28th, 2006 (wide) MPAA Rating: PG for some language. Starring: Laurence Fishburne, Angela Bassett, Keke Palmer, Curtis Armstrong, J.R. Villarreal, Sahara Garey Full Cast & Credits... Directed By: Doug Atchison Synopsis: A precocious 11-year-old girl, Akeelah Anderson (Keke Palmer), from south Los Angeles, is discovered to have a talent for words. In spite of the objections of her mother Wanda (Angela Bassett), 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 (Laurence Fishburne), and other members of her community. More Movie Info