Name: The First Grader
Director: Justin Chadwick
Genre: Drama, History, Romance, Biography
Released: 2010-01-01
Duration: PT1h 43mM
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Naomie Harris, Tony Kgoroge, Nick Reding, Oliver Litondo, Alfred Munyua

Question 1

What is The First Grader (2010) about?

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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.

Question 2

Who stars in The First Grader?

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The First Grader stars Naomie Harris (Jane Obinchu), Tony Kgoroge (Charles Obinchu), Nick Reding (Officer Johnson), Oliver Litondo (Kimani N'gan'ga Maruge), Alfred Munyua. The film was directed by Justin Chadwick.

Question 3

How long is The First Grader?

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The First Grader has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2010. It is rated PG-13.

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Is The First Grader worth watching?

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The First Grader holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 62. Fans of Drama, History, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch The First Grader?

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