Review of Akeelah and the Bee (2006) by Erika B — 02 Jun 2010

This film was an eye opener to what its like for someone who wants to be in a spelling bee.

This review of Akeelah and the Bee (2006) was written by Erika B on 02 Jun 2010.

Akeelah and the Bee has generally received very positive reviews.

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Akeelah and the Bee is a movie about how a young black girl overcomes her circumstances of racism to win a spelling Bee over white people in…

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By Thomas D (636) on 27 Jan 2014

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