“Akeelah & The Bee” certified: PG (2006) Join the annual Leeds Independent DIY film festival programmer’s on this chosen community hosted film screening to families, educators & mentors are invited to reminisce & watch an Award Winning Film Drama focused on the childhood resilience and adversity of 11 year old Akeelah Anderson as she enters a national Spelling Bee (spelling competition) for the first time, her academic literacy & vocabulary achievements are put to the test in this moving family motion picture celebrated from theatre script to international movie presented by Lionsgate… Participate in a pre show included within the ticket price a participatory workshop (4pm til 5.45pm) Film Screening to take place promptly at 6pm & end at approx 8pm. No late arrivals so please organise early arrangements it’s important not to disturb the audience members. All ticket holders encouraged to attend the pre show interactive and engaging workshop & refreshments and more to be announced…

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