Set in South Carolina in 1964, the tale of Lily Owens, a 14-year-old girl who is haunted by the memory of her late mother. To escape her lonely life and troubled relationship with her father, Lily flees with Rosaleen, her caregiver and only friend, to a South Carolina town that holds the secret to her mother's past. Taken in by the intelligent and independent Boatwright sisters, Lily finds solace in their mesmerizing world of beekeeping, honey and the Black Madonna.
Movie Type:Drama and Adaptation MPAA Rating:PG-13 for thematic material and some violence. Running Time:1 hr. 50 min. Directed By: Gina Prince-Bythewood Cast: Queen Latifah, Dakota Fanning, Jennifer Hudson, Sophie Okonedo, Alicia Keys Released: October 17th, 2008 (limited) U.S. Box Office:TBA
