The First Grader (2010)

Name: The First Grader
Director: Justin Chadwick
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Released: 2010-09-12
Duration: 1 h 43 min
Cast: Naomie Harris, Tony Kgoroge, Nick Reding, Oliver Litondo

Drama History Romance

Director: Justin Chadwick

Cast: Naomie Harris, Tony Kgoroge, Nick Reding, Oliver Litondo

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Runtime103 min

RatingPG-13

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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 afford.

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This inspirational drama from director Justin Chadwick tells the true story of an elderly Kenyan man's determination to get an education, blending heartwarming moments with social commentary in a way that could resonate with the user's interest in uplifting narratives.

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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. The film is inspired by the true story of Kimani Maruge, a Kenyan farmer who enrolled in elementary school at the age of 84 following the Kenyan government's announcement of free universal primary education in 2003 by the late Emilio Mwai Kibaki, the third president of the Republic of Kenya.