The Secret Life of Bees (film)

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The Secret Life of Bees is an upcoming 2008 film, adapted from the eponymous novel by Sue Monk Kidd. The film is directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood. Dakota Fanning portrays the main character and narrator Lily Owens, and Jennifer Hudson portrays Lily's caregiver and only friend, Rosaleen. The Boatwright sisters—August, May and June—will be played by Queen Latifah, Sophie Okonedo and Alicia Keys respectively. Hilarie Burton will play Deborah Owens and Paul Bettany will also play T Ray, Lily's abusive father. Production began on January 7, 2008, in Lumberton, North Carolina.^[1] and ended a few months later. It will be released on October 17, 2008.