L mom ngl 🎬 Akeelah and the Bee Akeelah and the Bee is an inspiring, heartfelt drama about determination, self-belief, and the power of words to change a life. Akeelah Anderson (Keke Palmer) is an 11-year-old girl from South Los Angeles with an extraordinary talent for spelling. Despite her doubts and the challenges around her, she’s encouraged by her mentor, Dr. Larabee (Laurence Fishburne), to pursue her dream of competing in the National Spelling Bee. Along the way, Akeelah learns that succe