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The inspiring 2006 American drama film Akeelah and the Bee, written and directed by Doug Atchison, tells the heartwarming story of Akeelah Anderson, an 11-year-old prodigy from South Los Angeles with a profound gift for words, who sets her sights on winning the challenging Scripps National Spelling Bee. This family-friendly movie features Keke Palmer in the lead role, alongside major actors Laurence Fishburne as her coach, Dr. Joshua Larabee, and Angela Bassett as her mother, Tanya Anderson. The film was released in the United States on April 28, 2006. Its producers include Laurence Fishburne, Sid Ganis, Nancy Hult Ganis, Danny Llewelyn, and Michael Romersa. The film performed successfully at the box office, grossing $19 million worldwide.