The plot in this movie focuses on 11-year old Akeelah Anderson, an under-motivated but obviously gifted child living in scarifying South Central LA. Wanting to fit in with her schoolmates, she resists entering the school spelling bee despite the encouragement of her teacher and principal. When she does, her mind is sparked by her own possibilities, even though her distracted, tough-minded mother is suspicious of this new interest. The principal has convinced a testy academic, Dr. Larrabee, to coach Akeelah, and his training regimen involves tough-love tactics and jump rope. As the possibility of making it all the way to the Scripps National Spelling Bee looms, Akeelah could provide her community with someone to rally around and be proud of -- but only if she can overcome her insecurities and her distracting home life. She also must get past Dr. Larabee's demons, and a field of more experienced and privileged fellow spellers.
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