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.
Director: Justin Chadwick
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date: September 12, 2010
Cast
- Naomie Harris - Jane Obinchu
- Tony Kgoroge - Charles Obinchu
- Nick Reding - Officer Johnson
- Oliver Litondo - Kimani N'gan'ga Maruge
- Alfred Munyua
- Kamau Mbaya - Kamau Chege
Screenplay
Music: Alex Heffes
Cinematography: Rob Hardy
Editing: Paul Knight
Production: Sixth Sense Productions, BBC Film, UK Film Council, Videovision Entertainment, Lipsync Productions, ARTE, Big Boy Films, Origin Pictures
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America, Kenya
Language: Kiswahili, English
Original Language: en
Themes
Teacher-Student Relationship, Mentor-Student and Guidance Bonds, Teacher's Inspiration and Path to Success, Inspiring True Stories, Education Crisis and Future of Youth
Keywords
uniform, village, education, based on true story, teacher, kenya, school
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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, Alfred Munyua, Kamau Mbaya.
- How long is The First Grader?
- The First Grader has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is The First Grader?
- The First Grader is a Drama, History, Romance film.
- Where was The First Grader produced?
- The First Grader was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America, Kenya.
- What are the themes of The First Grader?
- The themes of The First Grader include: Teacher-Student Relationship, Mentor-Student and Guidance Bonds, Teacher's Inspiration and Path to Success, Inspiring True Stories, Education Crisis and Future of Youth.