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Jun 24, 2011 · The First Grader: Directed by Justin Chadwick. With Naomie Harris, Oliver Litondo, Tony Kgoroge, Alfred Munyua. The story of an 84 year-old Kenyan villager and ex Mau Mau veteran who fights for his right to go to school for the first time to get the education he could never afford.
- (4.8K)
- Biography, Drama, Romance
- Justin Chadwick
- 2011-06-24
Oliver Litondo. Kimani N'gan'ga Maruge. Alfred Munyua. Kamau Mbaya. Kamau Chege. Is The First Grader streaming? Find out where to watch online amongst 45+ services including Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video.
- 2010
- Alfred Munyua
- Justin Chadwick
- 20
The First Grader is a 2011 biographical drama film directed by Justin Chadwick.It stars Naomie Harris, Oliver Litondo, and Tony Kgoroge.The film is inspired by the true story of Kimani Maruge, a Kenyan farmer who enrolled in elementary school at the age of 84 following the Kenyan government's announcement of free universal primary education in 2003 by the late Emilio Mwai Kibaki, the third ...
- $714,722
- Alex Heffes
- Sam Feuer, Richard Harding, David M. Thompson
May 13, 2011 · The First Grader. Rent The First Grader on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, or buy it on Fandango at Home. An 84-year-old Kenyan (Oliver Litondo) fights for his right to attend school for the first ...
- (127)
- Justin Chadwick
- PG-13
- Naomie Harris
Refusing to go back to the adult education centre, Maruge nevertheless must say his goodbyes to the children. Yet Jane offers him a reprieve as her teaching assistant. As the story breaks, the press descends on the school, surrounding Jane and wanting to question Maruge. He tells the reporters that the power is in the pen.
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Our review: Parents say Not yet rated Rate movie. Kids say ( 3 ): Director Justin Chadwick lovingly depicts the story of an old man who recognizes his last shot at learning. That said, The First Grader isn't always an easy film to watch. Slowly paced and featuring lots of subtitled dialogue, the story unfolds almost like a documentary or TV ...
The First Grader. HD. An 84-year-old Kenyan man decides to enter school for the first time. 331 IMDb 7.4 1 h 43 min 2010. X-Ray PG-13. Drama · Romance · Inspiring · Joyous.