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The First Grader is a 2011 biographical drama film directed by Justin Chadwick. It stars Naomie Harris, Oliver Litondo, and Tony Kgoroge.
Jun 24, 2011 · A film about Kimani Maruge, an 84-year-old Kenyan villager who enrolls in primary school for the first time. Based on a true story, the film explores his struggle, his teacher's support, and the colonial legacy of Kenya.
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- Biography, Drama, Romance
- Justin Chadwick
- 2011-06-24
The true story of an 84 year-old Kenyan villager and ex Mau Mau freedom fighter who fights for his right to go to school for the first time to get the education he could never...
An 84-year-old Kenyan Mau Mau freedom fighter wants to take advantage of a new universal education decree and learn how to read. Watch trailers & learn more.
- Justin Chadwick
Priest. Page 1 of 4, 8 total items. In Theaters At Home TV Shows. An 84-year-old Kenyan (Oliver Litondo) fights for his right to attend school for the first time and receive the education he ...
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- Justin Chadwick
- PG-13
- Naomie Harris
May 30, 2018 · An 84-year-old Kenyan (Oliver Litondo) fights for his right to attend school for the first time and receive the education he previously could not afford.
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A true story of an 84-year-old Kenyan villager who fights for his right to go to school for the first time. He faces resistance from the authorities, the community and his own past as a Mau Mau veteran.
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