Based on the novel by Sue Monk Kidd.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2008.
Special features: Theatrical version ; director's extended cut ; 8 deleted scenes ; "Adaptation: bringing The Secret life of bees to the big screen" featurette ; "The women and men of The Secret life of bees" featurette ; "Inside the pink house with Sue Monk Kidd" featurette ; "Life on the set" featurette ; "The world premiere" featurette ; commentary with director/screenwriter Gina Prince-Bythewood, producer Lauren Shuler Donner & Joe Pichirallo, and actors Dakota Fanning and Queen Latifa ; commentary with director/screenwriter Gina Prince-Bythewood and film editor Terilyn Shropshire.