Honeybee
Honeybee
2001, English. Directed by Melvin James.
American independent filmmaker Melvin James makes his feature debut with the low-budget sports drama Honeybee. Soap opera actress Senait Ashenafi stars as Brianna Dukes, an upper middle-class college student who decides to drop out of school and become a professional boxer despite the fact that she is a complete novice. Her upwardly mobile father Larry Dukes strongly disapproves of her decision. However, Brianna finds support from her trainer Pablo Rodriquez and starts boxing under the name "Honeybee." Eventually she has to prove herself in the big match against her rival, champion lesbian fighter Rhonda "Lady D" Andrews.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Melvin JamesDirector
- Senait AshenafiCast
- James AveryCast
- Chrystale WilsonNina Ahlin's Fight promotor
- Antwan MillsCast
- Roxzane T. MimsMs. Walker
- Pierre PereaCast
- Gayle SamuelsCast
- Jamie PoppingoMonica
- Pierre PereaPablo Rodriquez
- PoprahTamika Jones
- Corinne Van Ryck de GrootRhonda 'Lady D' Andrews
- Victor CarrKenny Love
Details
- Released
- 12 June 2001
- Budget
- $250K
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Honeybee: quick answers
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How long is Honeybee?
Honeybee runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does Honeybee have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Honeybee on?
Honeybee isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 June 2001. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Honeybee?
If you liked Honeybee, try Hounddog, Bruised, Girlfight.
Who directed Honeybee?
Honeybee (2001) was directed by Melvin James and stars Senait Ashenafi, James Avery, Chrystale Wilson.