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The against-all-odds success story featured in the 2006 fictional film "Akeelah and the Bee" underscores how vital the role of adult support and resources are to success.

From Salon • Jul. 13, 2021

Akeelah, an 11-year-old girl living in South Los Angeles, discovers she has a talent for spelling, which she hopes will take her to the National Spelling Bee.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 19, 2019

Easley originated the stage role of 11-year-old Akeelah, who becomes a champion speller despite her difficult surroundings, in September, when Cheryl L. West’s adaptation of the 2006 movie premiered at Children’s Theatre in Minneapolis.

From Washington Post • Nov. 19, 2015

Best-known role: Akeelah Anderson in "Akeelah and the Bee"

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2015

What are the rewards of working on a little film like Akeelah when you're not getting a big fee?

From Time Magazine Archive