Featured Review
Ebert: "An Enchanting Parable of Hope & Love"
"[Dakota] displays the breadth this role requires and a depth that transforms it... [Sophie's] May is the heart of the film, because her own heart is so open... Nobody can beam like Latifah. If ever there was a woman born to be christened Queen, she's the one."
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Meet the Cast
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Queen Latifah (August Boatwright)
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Queen Latifah (August Boatwright)
Queen plays August Boatwright in THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES - learn more about her on IMDB.
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Dakota Fanning (Lily Owens)
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Dakota Fanning (Lily Owens)
Dakota plays Lily Owens in THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES - learn more about her on IMDB.
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Jennifer Hudson (Rosaleen Daise)
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Jennifer Hudson (Rosaleen Daise)
Jennifer plays Rosaleen Daise in THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES - learn more about her on IMDB.
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Alicia Keys (June Boatwright)
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Alicia Keys (June Boatwright)
Alicia plays June Boatwright in THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES - learn more about her on IMDB.
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Sophie Okonedo (May Boatwright)
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Sophie Okonedo (May Boatwright)
Sophie plays May Boatwright in THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES - learn more about her on IMDB.
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Nate Parker (Neil)
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Nate Parker (Neil)
Nate plays Neil in THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES - learn more about her on IMDB.
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Tristan Wilds (Zachary Taylor)
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Tristan Wilds (Zachary Taylor)
Nate plays Zachary Taylor in THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES - learn more about her on IMDB.
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Hilarie Burton (Deborah Owens)
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Hilarie Burton (Deborah Owens)
Hilarie plays Deborah Owens in THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES - learn more about her on IMDB.
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Paul Bettany (T. Ray Owens)
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Paul Bettany (T. Ray Owens)
Paul plays T. Ray Owens in THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES - learn more about her on IMDB.
Meet the Filmmakers
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Gina Prince-Bythewood (Director, Writer)
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Gina Prince-Bythewood (Director, Writer)
Gina is the director and screenwriter of THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES - learn more about her on IMDB.
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Lauren Shuler Donner (Producer)
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Lauren Shuler Donner (Producer)
Lauren produced THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES - learn more about her on IMDB.
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James Lassiter (Producer)
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James Lassiter (Producer)
James produced THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES - learn more about her on IMDB.
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Will Smith (Producer)
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Will Smith (Producer)
Will produced THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES - learn more about her on IMDB.
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Joe Pichirallo (Producer)
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Joe Pichirallo (Producer)
Joe produced THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES - learn more about her on IMDB.
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Jada Pinkett Smith (Executive Producer)
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Jada Pinkett Smith (Executive Producer)
Jada executive produced THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES - learn more about her on IMDB.
In the News
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SAG Awards Preview: Casting Directors Search & Employ, Actor Experts Put Togethe ...
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Diversity Awards Honors THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES Director Gina Prince-Bythewood W ...
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Hip Clip Can Nab Awards & Draw Audiences - Finding the Right Moment Of a Perform ...
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Deep Vote Predicts the Oscars Already; Includes SLUMDOG, THE WRESTLER, THE SECRE ...
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Secrets Of the Hive Revealed: Hollywood Is Abuzz With News That SECRET LIFE OF B ...
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Queen Bee: THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES' Latifah Is a Down-Home Hollywood Star
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Perhaps the Biggest Story Amongst the Fall Holdovers Is THE SECRET LIFEOF BEES C ...
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BEES Is a Sweet Time: About Struggle & Racism In the 60's, Transitions Beautiful ...
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The Robertson Treatment: Jada Pinkett-Smith, Hollywood's Golden Girl, Speaks Out ...
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The Secret Life of Bees In DC & LA
Discover the Secret to Friendship, Faith & Family!
"Adopt a Theater" - Or Visit BEES On MySpace!
Go see THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES with your group and get even more than a great movie -- $1 BACK PER PERSON IN YOUR GROUP! You can do it by participating in this "Adopt-A-Theater" program and selecting your local theater as your organization's "theater of choice!"
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THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES Videos
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A chat with BEES cast members Queen, Dakota, Jennifer, Alicia, Sophie and more from the premiere's red carpet.
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Inside BEES: Toronto Premiere! (Pt. 2)
A chat with BEES cast members Queen, Dakota, Jennifer, Alicia, Sophie and more from the premiere's red carpet.
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A chat with BEES cast members Queen, Dakota, Jennifer, Alicia, Sophie and more from the premiere's red carpet.
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Inside BEES: Toronto Premiere! (Pt. 1)
A chat with BEES cast members Queen, Dakota, Jennifer, Alicia, Sophie and more from the premiere's red carpet.
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THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES director Gina Prince-Bythewood talks about soul food's relation to her new film.
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Inside BEES: Soul Food On the Set!
THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES director Gina Prince-Bythewood talks about soul food's relation to her new film.
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Alicia Keys talks about learning to play the cello for the first time for her role in THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES.
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Inside BEES: Alicia Learns the Cello
Alicia Keys talks about learning to play the cello for the first time for her role in THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES.
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Queen Latifah talks about how the cast of THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES bonded with one another on the set.
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Inside BEES: Bonding With Cast Members
Queen Latifah talks about how the cast of THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES bonded with one another on the set.
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Dakota Fanning and Tristan Wilds attend"bee school" in preparation for a scene they share in the film.
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Inside BEES: Dakota and Tristan Attend Bee School
Dakota Fanning and Tristan Wilds attend"bee school" in preparation for a scene they share in the film.
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Cast members of THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES weigh in on the role they each believe faith plays in the film.
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Inside BEES: Faith's Role In the Film
Cast members of THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES weigh in on the role they each believe faith plays in the film.
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Between scenes, THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES' Alicia Keys reads words that inspire her...
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Inside BEES: On the Set With Alicia Keys
Between scenes, THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES' Alicia Keys reads words that inspire her...
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Jennifer Hudson sings her heart out on the set of THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES, to much applause from the crew.
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Inside BEES: Jennifer Hudson Sings!
Jennifer Hudson sings her heart out on the set of THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES, to much applause from the crew.
Inside THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES
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Raves for THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES!
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Raves for THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES!
THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES is now playing in theatres everywhere.
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THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES Opens Friday!
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THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES Opens Friday!
The film has an all-star cast and is based on the best-selling book by Sue Monk Kidd. Opens Friday, October 17th!
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VIDEOS: The BEES Cast Is Telling You to Vote!
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VIDEOS: The BEES Cast Is Telling You to Vote!
THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES cast members encourage Americans to register and vote in this year's presidential election.
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New Photos From LA and DC BEES Premieres!
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New Photos From LA and DC BEES Premieres!
THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES held its LA premiere this week, plus a special event at DC's Newseum in late September!
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2 New SECRET LIFE OF BEES Behind-the-Scenes Videos
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2 New SECRET LIFE OF BEES Behind-the-Scenes Videos
Watch these two exclusive new videos featuring Jennifer Hudson and Alicia Keys from the set of THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES.
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VIDEO: See Alicia Keys On the Today Show!
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VIDEO: See Alicia Keys On the Today Show!
"The Today Show"'s Kathy Lee Gifford talks to Alicia Keys about her role in THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES.
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VIDEO: Watch Queen Latifah On SNL!
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VIDEO: Watch Queen Latifah On SNL!
Queen Latifah made a appearance on"Saturday Night Live" -- posing as Gwen Ifill moderating the VP debate.
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VIDEO/PHOTOS: The BEES Cast Visits Oprah!
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VIDEO/PHOTOS: The BEES Cast Visits Oprah!
The cast of THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES spent an hour with Oprah Winfrey on her show on Thursday, October 2nd.
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The Cast of BEES Is On Oprah Thursday!
Alicia, Jennifer, Queen, Sophie and Dakota all sit down for an hour with Oprah this Thursday, October 2nd.
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Discover the Secret to Friendship, Faith&Family
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Discover the Secret to Friendship, Faith&Family
Now you can help"adopt a theater" for the movie, or visit the BEES MySpace page!
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New SECRET LIFE OF BEES Photos From Toronto!
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New SECRET LIFE OF BEES Photos From Toronto!
Check new photos from THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES at the Toronto Film Festival - and stay tuned for the complete flipbook on Monday!
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New THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES Photos!
Check out five new stills from the movie based on Sue Monk Kidd's best-selling novel.
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BEES and SLUMDOG At the Toronto Film Fest!
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BEES and SLUMDOG At the Toronto Film Fest!
Two of Fox Searchlight's movies are being prominently featured at the Toronto International Film Festival this year!
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Some Intriguing Nuggets From the Web...
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Some Intriguing Nuggets From the Web...
CHOKE's Chuck Palahniuk and Sam Rockwell and THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES' Queen Latifah and Jennifer Hudson have all made headlines!
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THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES Trailer Is Now On Yahoo!
THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES opens in theatres across the U.S. October 17th.
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Ahh, Bees... What's the Buzz About'Em?
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Ahh, Bees... What's the Buzz About'Em?
An entire Web post devoted to the busy creatures that play a small role in the upcoming film THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES.
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Learn More About the Novel The Secret Life of Bees
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Learn More About the Novel The Secret Life of Bees
Learn more about Sue Monk Kidd's best-selling novel"The Secret Life of Bees," the basis for our upcoming film.
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Some Juicy Tidbits About THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES!
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Some Juicy Tidbits About THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES!
Do a little Googling and you never know what you'll find...
Sites of Interest
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Adopt-a-Theatre Program: THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES
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Adopt-a-Theatre Program: THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES
Register your church or organization today, and join us in our National Women's Night Out October 17th.
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THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES MySpace Profile
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THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES MySpace Profile
Add the BEES MySpace profile as your friend now!
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Author Sue Monk Kidd's Official Site
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Author Sue Monk Kidd's Official Site
Learn more about the author of the best-selling novel "The Secret Life of Bees."
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The Novel "The Secret Life of Bees" On Borders.com
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The Novel "The Secret Life of Bees" On Borders.com
Read their collection of users' reviews and buy the book on paperback!
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NPR: The South In the 1960's - King's March On Washingt ...
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NPR: The South In the 1960's - King's March On Washington
NPR: "'Now is the Time': King's Call for Action Was Highlight of March on Washington"
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NPR: Remembering the Civil Rights Era
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NPR: Remembering the Civil Rights Era
Explore NPR's extensive coverage of these multiple anniversaries in the struggle for equal rights.
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Beekeeping: The Beekeeper's Home Page
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Beekeeping: The Beekeeper's Home Page
"Everything you want to know about beekeeping, honey, and honey bees are right here!"
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Beekeeping On Wikipedia
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Beekeeping On Wikipedia
"Beekeeping is the maintenance of honey bee colonies, commonly in hives, by humans."
