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The First Grader (2010) · Cineora

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A JUSTIN CHADWICK FILM

The First Grader

20101h 43mPG-13Movie

DramaHistoryRomance

IMDb7.4/ 10 · 5.1K votes

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.

Heartwarming
Inspiring
Uplifting
School
True story
Period piece

Pace: Measured
Intensity: Mild
Complexity: Easy watch

Good for family night, teens and talking about after.

DirectorJustin Chadwick

FormatFeature film

TMDB7.1 / 10

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The people behind the story

Top cast

Naomie HarrisJane Obinchu

Tony KgorogeCharles Obinchu

Nick RedingOfficer Johnson

Oliver LitondoKimani N'gan'ga Maruge

Alfred Munyua

Kamau MbayaKamau Chege

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