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The First Grader

PG-1320101h 43mJustin Chadwick

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"It's never too late to dream."

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.

DramaHistoryRomance
UniformVillageEducationBased On True StoryTeacherKenyaSchool

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Frequently asked questions

What is The First Grader (2010) about?

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.

Who stars in The First Grader?

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.

How long is The First Grader?

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

Where can I watch The First Grader?

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