Akeelah and the Bee (2006 Film; PG)

Life is tough for eleven-year-old Akeelah, but when she discovers a talent for spelling, she resolves to spell herself all the way to the National Bee in Washington, DC. Keke Palmer, Laurence Fishburne, and Angela Bassett star in this inspirational heartwarmer.

Recommended for ages 8+. BMFI Family Matinees are presented through the generous support of the Hess Foundation.