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| April 28, 2006 | COPYRIGHT 2007 The Columbus Dispatch. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Byline: Frank Gabrenya

Apr. 28--The riveting documentary Spellbound proved that few championships can match the National Spelling Bee for tension and high drama.

The makers of Akeelah and the Bee apparently didn't believe that. The feel-good drama about a girl from Los Angeles who sets her sights on the national finals in Washington pumps its story full of reversals, villains and enough heartfelt moments to keep a herd of violinists busy cranking up the swollen music.

Curiously, the movie didn't need any of the narrative cliches and false notes, because it has a central strength more potent than any plot twist: Keke Palmer.

The 12-year-old…

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