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The First Grader (2010)

Movie ★ 7.2 103 min

Drama History Romance

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.

Justin Chadwick Director Ann Peacock Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 12, 2010
Runtime
103 min
Rating
PG-13
IMDb
tt0790663
Language
,
Studio
Sixth Sense Productions, , , Videovision Entertainment

Themes

Cast

Naomie Harris Naomie Harris Jane Obinchu Tony Kgoroge Tony Kgoroge Charles Obinchu Nick Reding Officer Johnson Oliver Litondo Kimani N'gan'ga Maruge Alfred Munyua Kamau Mbaya Kamau Chege

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who directed The First Grader?
The First Grader was directed by Justin Chadwick.
Who stars in The First Grader?
The First Grader stars Naomie Harris, Tony Kgoroge, Nick Reding, Oliver Litondo.
When was The First Grader released?
The First Grader is a 2010 drama, history, romance film.
Where can I watch The First Grader?
You can watch The First Grader with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.