Eleven-year-old Akeelah Anderson faces a tough life: her father is gone, her mom ignores her, and her brother is involved with gang members. Despite her intelligence, her environment seems to be suffocating her dreams.
Akeelah and the Bee
In this inspiring drama, a gifted young girl from South Los Angeles embarks on a remarkable journey to overcome the odds and achieve her dream of winning the prestigious National Spelling Bee.
