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The First Grader (DVD, 2011)
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An educator must stand up for the rights of an unusual student in this drama from director Justin Chadwick, which is based on a true story. In 2002, the government of Kenya announces that free education will be available to the nation's children for the first time, and as principal Jane Obinchu (Naomie Harris) enrolls hundreds of new first grade students in her ramshackle school, she's greeted by one prospective student who stands out -- N'gan'ga Maruge (Oliver Litondo), who is eighty-four years old. Maruge is illiterate and wants the chance to improve himself before it's too late; Obinchu initially turns him away, but Maruge isn't easily dissuaded, and after he keeps returning to the school Obinchu agrees to let him enroll. When word gets out that an octogenarian farmer is attending Obinchu's school as a first grader, many in the community are puzzled and outraged, and the news media picks up on the story, turning it into a nationwide controversy. But Maruge stands firm, and as others learn his remarkable story -- he was a rebel soldier who fought for Kenya's freedom during the colonial era -- his need to educate himself no longer seems like the eccentric whim of an old man.Product Identifiers
ProducerDavid Thompson
EAN5060238030649
eBay Product ID (ePID)109027093
Product Key Features
Film/TV TitleThe First Grader
ActorNaomie Harris, Vusi Kunene, Tony Kgoroge
DirectorJustin Chadwick
FormatDVD
LanguageEnglish
Release Year2011
FeaturesMaking of\Interviews with Naomie Harris\What Happened Next - Maruge's journey to the UN with ActionAid
Run Time99 Mins
GenreDrama, General
Additional Product Features
Certificate12A/12
Number of Discs1
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States of America
ReviewsDaily Telegraph - The First Grader is based on a true story and what a true story it is., Los Angeles Times - A tearful, joyful, imperfect, yet nearly irresistible ode to the human spirit.
Consumer AdviceContains infrequent moderate violence and language
Movie/TV TitleThe First Grader
Sound sourceDolby Digital
MusicAlex Heffes
EditorPaul Knight
WriterAnn Peacock
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- 06 Jan, 2023
Based on a true story & you will hardly believe the ending
A spell binding story of an elderly illiterate kenyan farmer, fighting for his right to have an education - assisted by a wonderful head teacher in his local primary school (played by Naomi Harris).Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 28 Jan, 2023
An engaging and moving story with humanity at its heart
An authentic and dramatic story that needed to be told. Moving and beautiful performances by the two main leads.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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