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Deidra
Citizen
Username: Deidralynn
Post Number: 545
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Friday, April 21, 2006 - 11:31 am: | 
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I have known about this film for a long time and now it's ready to shine on April 28th!
I am in a flood of tears watching the trailer and here is the link:
http://www.akeelahandthebee.com/main.html?deeplink=3
I hope you all go and support this project. I believe Starbucks is doing a marketing campaign for this movie in their stores.
Peace.
Deidra |
Phenixrising
Citizen
Username: Phenixrising
Post Number: 1563
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Friday, April 21, 2006 - 11:38 am: |
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DITTO!
This movie has received RAVE reviews! |
ess
Citizen
Username: Ess
Post Number: 1794
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Friday, April 21, 2006 - 2:44 pm: |
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Saw a trailer for it a couple of weeks ago. My daughter and I cannot wait to see it.
Yes, it's being heavily promoted at Starbucks. Starbucks is involved in the movie's production. |
Deidra
Citizen
Username: Deidralynn
Post Number: 546
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, April 22, 2006 - 4:43 pm: |
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..and do I mention that Lawrence Fishburne is nothing short of phenomenal! That's an ACTOR who gives 100% to his craft - consistently! |
Just The Aunt
Supporter
Username: Auntof13
Post Number: 4789
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Monday, April 24, 2006 - 1:55 am: |
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My nephews, two friend's daughters and I can't wait for this movie to come out! I told them it was based on a true story. (it is, isn't it?) You can tell from the trailers it's going to be one of those movies you'll want to get on DVD when it comes out to watch again. |
Deidra
Citizen
Username: Deidralynn
Post Number: 548
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, April 29, 2006 - 8:55 pm: |
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Saw it today in Union with the family (only showing in selected theaters  )....it was AWESOME! I hope it does well and people ACTUALLY go see and not wait for DVD release. WE NEED MORE FILMS LIKE THIS! Triumphant!...and Lawrence Fishburne and Angela Basset are simply brilliant actors! The young lady who played Akeelah was wonderful and I hope she stays around for more performances. I loved every single minute!!!! BRAVO!!!...and yes, I cried a river of tears! |
Hank Zona
Supporter
Username: Hankzona
Post Number: 5548
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, April 30, 2006 - 10:11 am: |
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I'll go see this movie although I have to admit, I do miss Larry Fishburne. He rocked as "Cowboy Curtis". |
Just The Aunt
Supporter
Username: Auntof13
Post Number: 4861
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Monday, May 1, 2006 - 12:26 am: |
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D
Too bad you didn't know it was in Mountainside and East Hanover. Do you know if it was based on a true story? |
Deidra
Citizen
Username: Deidralynn
Post Number: 552
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Monday, May 1, 2006 - 9:37 am: |
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I forgot about E. Hanover, and not traveling to Mountainside. Union was okay and closer. This was not based on a true story, but there are some real-life "parallels" that have happened. I read that Lawrence Fishburne had the script for 5 years waiting for someone to produce it. This movie has inspired me to look into stories about these spelling bees and students who participate in them.
Also, in the film there are some inspirational quotes spoken from the author, Marianne Williamson.
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ceceliac
Citizen
Username: Ceceliac
Post Number: 90
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Monday, May 1, 2006 - 3:20 pm: |
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There was a good documentary about spelling bees a couple of years ago that is out on DVD. I want to say it's called Spellbound, but I'm not completely sure. |
Deidra
Citizen
Username: Deidralynn
Post Number: 555
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Monday, May 1, 2006 - 5:39 pm: |
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That's it...Spellbound. |
Deidra
Citizen
Username: Deidralynn
Post Number: 556
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Monday, May 1, 2006 - 5:43 pm: |
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...and I have just discovered that I have made a big SPELLING error. The name of the movie is Akeelah not Akeela. |
Kibbegirl
Citizen
Username: Kibbegirl
Post Number: 525
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 2, 2006 - 1:07 pm: |
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Took the Kibbeboys to see it over the weekend -- they LOVED IT! Mr. Kibbegirl and I dug this movie so much -- it's really something special. The Kibbeboy's were clapping and cheering for Akeelah like they knew her! It's a beautiful piece of work for sure. |
Deidra
Citizen
Username: Deidralynn
Post Number: 560
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 2, 2006 - 6:51 pm: |
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I just purchased the soundtrack from Starbucks. That "old school" soul music I grew up on (Staple Singers, Jackson 5, Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes).....timeless, and my youngs boys love it too!
"Oh,
A B C ,
It's easy as 1 2 3 ,
as simple as do re mi,
A B C,
1 2 3
baby you and me girl
A B C it's easy,
it's like counting up to 3
singing simple melodies
that's how easy love can be"...
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Just The Aunt
Supporter
Username: Auntof13
Post Number: 4899
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 2, 2006 - 10:27 pm: |
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I'm taking four kids to see it this weekend! (Boys and girls) We're looking forward to it. |
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