Home of entertainment on Instagram: "Akeelah and the Bee 2006 ‧ Drama/Animation ‧ 1h 52m Akeelah and the Bee is an inspiring tale of courage, determination, and the power of words. Eleven-year-old Akeelah Anderson, a gifted but shy student from South Los Angeles, discovers a passion for spelling. Despite challenges at home, peer pressure, and self-doubt, her extraordinary talent catches the attention of Dr. Larabee, a strict but compassionate professor who agrees to coach her for the Scripps Nat