Akeelah and the Bee Poster and images

Lionsgate released the poster and 5 moviephotos for "Akeelah and the Bee" which hits cinemas April 28th. Written and directed by Doug Atchison the film stars Angela Bassett, Keke Palmer and Laurence Fishburne. To view the poster in full size just click the small version to the right. To enter our gallery for the movie photos just click the images below the news. And also be sure to watch the Teaser Trailer.

The movie centers on a precocious eleven-year-old girl, Akeelah Anderson (Keke Palmer), from south Los Angeles, who is discovered to have a talent for words. In spite of the objections of her mother Wanda (Angela Bassett), Keke 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 a cast of colorful characters from the community. Her journey evokes pride in the neighborhood, bringing them together and, in the end, all witness the courage and inspiration of one amazing little girl.