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The First Grader

The First Grader

It's never too late to dream.

20107.11h 43m

Overview

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.

Directed by Justin Chadwick
Written by Ann Peacock
Produced by Sam Feuer, Richard Harding, David M. Thompson
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Top Cast

Naomie Harris

Naomie Harris

Jane Obinchu

Tony Kgoroge

Tony Kgoroge

Charles Obinchu

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Nick Reding

Officer Johnson

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Oliver Litondo

Kimani N'gan'ga Maruge

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Alfred Munyua

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Kamau Mbaya

Kamau Chege

Themes & Keywords

uniformvillageeducationbased on true storyteacherkenyaschool

About The First Grader

The First Grader is a drama, history, romance film released in 2010 exploring themes of uniform, village, education, based on true story, teacher, kenya. Directed by Justin Chadwick, it stars Naomie Harris, Tony Kgoroge, Nick Reding. 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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