Hulu Akeelah and the Bee (PG, 2006) — An 11-year-old black girl from Los Angeles competes in the Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee. The story is fictional but inspiring. (If you want a similar plot based on a true story consider the chess-themed Queen of Katwe on Netflix.) Rated PG for some language. Sept. 1. Barnyard (PG, 2006) — Otis…
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