She gets some moral support from her eldest brother when he's home from his stints with the Air Force, but the rest of her family is a set of inner-city obstacles waiting to be overcome: an overworked mother, Tanya (Angela Bassett), who objects to Akeelah's ambitions more often than not a brash older sister, Kiana (Erica Hubbard), with an illegitimate baby and another brother whose, uh, activities outside the home are never really spelled out-but if he wears expensive watches and attracts the attention of the police, they probably aren't all that good. Keke Palmer is especially convincing as the frustrated but easily intimidated Akeelah Anderson, an 11-year-old who knows she's smart but is afraid to let it show, even when the teachers encourage her, because it will mean further mockery and ostracism from her so-called peers.Īkeelah loves words because her late father did, before he became yet another victim of the streets to honor him, she plays Scrabble games with his photo. The new movie is every bit as clichéd and predictable as you'd expect, but thanks to some fine performances, especially from the young leads, it is quite watchable. And now, Akeelah and the Bee gives us the uplifting after-school special about a girl from a bad neighborhood who rises above her circumstances with the help of a few grown-ups who believe in her. Akeelahs aptitude earns her an opportunity to compete for a spot in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Last year, Bee Season gave us a rather strange but visually inventive dysfunctional-family drama steeped in Kabbalistic mysticism. Welch, and the proud residents of her neighborhood. Four years ago, the documentary Spellbound gave us a gaggle of eccentric, word-obsessed children-and their sometimes even more eccentric parents. Click HERE to see the Flyer.Spelling bees are all the buzz right now. For more information, visit the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio website at: In addition, Barnes & Noble will be holding a Book Fair that will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio. As a result of the Clubs’ programs, young people are inspired and enabled to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. The Clubs provide after school and summer programs that develop and enhance academic success, good character & citizenship, and healthy lifestyles in youth ages six-to-18 years old, paying particular attention to those who need these programs most. Zuani Villarreal, Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonioįounded in 1939, Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio serves more than 9,200 members annually at six branches, one project unit, and 43 on-site school locations. More than 40 members will now compete in the citywide competition for the chance to win the Akeelah and the Bee Trophy. Is hosting the annual summer Spelling Bee for its members.Īngie Mock, CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonioġ5900 La Cantera Parkway, Bldg 27, San Antonio, TX 78256ĭetails: Since the first day of the summer program, all eight of the Boys & Girls Summer sites have been preparing for the 9th annual Akeelah and the Spelling Bee.Įach location held an internal spelling bee and their champions have been crowned. What: In an effort to combat the learning loss youth experience when they do not engage in educational activities during the summer, Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS TO HOLD ANNUAL SPELLING BEEĤ0+ members from 8 summer program sites participating
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