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Words Change the World
Frustrated that her spelling coach is making her read essays instead of memorizing words, Akeelah learns that it is the power of the words that matter.
Themes: Learning, Teaching, Perspective, Power of Words, Education, Influence, Knowledge
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Main Idea: Words Have Power For Good Or For Evil
Scene Setup: As Akeelah and Dr. Larabee prepare for the National Spelling Bee Championship, Akeelah realizes that the competition will include many strange words she has never seen or heard. Dr. Larabee knows that if...
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Changing the world… one word at a time.
A precocious eleven-year-old girl, Akeelah Anderson, from south Los Angeles, is discovered to have a talent for words. In spite of the objections of her mother, Akeelah 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, and other members of her community. Featuring standout performances from newcomer Keke Palmer and Laurence Fishburne, this feel-good true story will touch your heart and leave you cheering for more.
MPAA: Rated PG
Principal Cast: Keke Palmer, Laurence Fishburne, and Angela Bassett
Director: Doug Atchison
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deibyradjawane (10 months ago)
words.....REALLY change the WORLD....
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