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Film Series: Akeelah & The Bee

February 14, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EST

$5 – $7

Eleven year-old Akeelah Anderson’s life is not easy: her father is dead, her mom ignores her, her brother runs with the local gangbangers. She’s smart, but her environment threatens to strangle her aspirations. Responding to a threat by her school’s principal, Akeelah participates in a spelling bee to avoid detention for her many absences. Much to her surprise and embarrassment, she wins. Her principal asks her to seek coaching from an English professor named Dr. Larabee for the more prestigious regional bee. As the possibility of making it all the way to the Scripps National Spelling Bee looms, Akeelah could provide her community with someone to rally around and be proud of — but only if she can overcome her insecurities and her distracting home life. She also must get past Dr. Larabee’s demons, and a field of more experienced and privileged fellow spellers.

General Admission tickets are $7 for Adults and $5 for Students.

Luxury Loge Boxes are available for $50 which includes seating for four in a private luxury box. Please call Adam Burr at 727-712-2717 to purchase or for more information.

Details

Date:
February 14, 2021
Time:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm EST
Cost:
$5 – $7
Event Categories:
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Website:
https://www.rutheckerdhall.com/event/film-akeelah-bee

Venue

Bilheimer Capitol Theatre
405 Cleveland St
Clearwater, 33755 United States
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