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After finding a ladybug in the school playground, Dominique cares for the newly-found bug. In her classroom, Dominique is bullied by Jessica and Sam, who pick on her by tossing her ladybug, prompting her to seek revenge.
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Original Language
EN
Budget
$3,000
11-year-old Akeelah Anderson has a way with words. After winning her schoolwide spelling bee, she decides to enter the competition, despite her classmates' derision and the antipathy of her mother Tanya. Thanks to the efforts of her teacher Dr. Larabee, she reaches the finals. As she gets to know her fellow competitors, Akeelah realizes that coming first isn't everything in life.