Akeelah Anderson is a precocious 11-year-old girl from south Los Angeles with a gift for words. Despite the objections of her mother Tanya, Akeelah enters various spelling contests, for which she is tutored by the forthright Dr. Larabee, her principal Mr. Welch, and the proud residents of her neighborhood. Akeelah's aptitude earns her an opportunity to compete for a spot in the Scripps National Spelling Bee and in turn unites her neighborhood who witness the courage and inspiration of one amazing little girl.

Brian Banks is a talented football player whose dreams of playing in the NFL are shattered when he is wrongfully convicted of a crime he didn't commit. After spending years in prison, he fights to clear his name and return to the game he loves.

Spinning Into Butter is a drama film based on a play that explores the theme of racism on a college campus. The story follows a college dean who must confront issues of discrimination and racial tensions. Set in Vermont, the film delves into the challenges faced by black American students in a predominantly white institution.

A pornographer's life takes a dark turn as he becomes addicted to the world he creates, leading him down a dangerous path.