Doug Atchison

Doug Atchison

Doug Atchison is an American motion picture director and screenwriter. He received the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Nicholl Fellowship for Akeelah and the Bee in 2000.

After winning the Nicholl Fellowship, former ICM superagent Lou Pitt guided Doug’s screenplay into production in partnership with Lions Gate Entertainment, 2929 Entertainment, and Starbucks Productions. Akeelah and the Bee went on to become a critical and modest commercial success, which launched Atchison’s career. In 2006, Atchison entered into a three-picture deal with The Weinstein Company.

Atchison graduated from the University of Southern California’s School of Cinema-Television.

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Doug Atchison Movies

Discover the best movies directed by Doug Atchison. Explore the complete filmography, including critically acclaimed masterpieces, box office hits, and top-rated Doug Atchison films ranked by score.

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Akeelah and the Bee

Akeelah and the Bee (2006)

Drama
Eleven-year-old Akeelah Anderson can spell almost anything, but convincing the people around her that she belongs on a bigger stage is harder than any word in the dictionary. Pushed forward...
Score 7.0

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