Friday, June 29, 2012
Movies in the Park: Akeelah and the Bee
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Washington Park5531 S. Martin Luther King Dr. Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 256-1248
Fee: Free
Age Range: All Ages
Enjoy a movie in the park - you bring the snacks and we'll bring the stars!
Washington Park
5531 S. Martin Luther King Dr. Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 256-1248
Akeelah and the Bee. Rated PG. 112 minutes
In this heart-warming film, precocious eleven-year-old Akeelah from south Los Angeles is found to have an affinity for spelling. Despite her mother’s objections, Akeelah enters a contest and eventually finds herself at the National Spelling Bee. A mysterious teacher and a cast of colorful characters from her neighborhood help her along her journey.
Presented by Charter One, Underwritten by DuSable Museum of African American History
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