Akeelah and the Bee (2006)

In the demanding milieu of South Los Angeles, young Akeelah faces familial challenges, including her father's absence and her brother's gang involvement. Pressured by her school principal, she reluctantly enters a spelling bee, surprisingly winning. As the prospect of reaching the National Spelling Bee emerges, her journey becomes a potential source of community pride. A story that unfolds with surprises, embarrassments, and a determined girl's quest for success.