The First Grader (2010)
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.
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Naomie HarrisJane Obinchu
Tony KgorogeCharles ObinchuNick RedingOfficer JohnsonOliver LitondoKimani N'gan'ga MarugeAlfred MunyuaKamau MbayaKamau ChegeKeywords
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Genre affinityDrama · RomanceTheme affinitySchool · Student · VillageMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference154298
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Frequently asked questions about The First Grader
What is The First Grader 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.
How long is The First Grader?
The First Grader has a runtime of 103 minutes.