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    The First Grader

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    2010     Drama    
    United Kingdom/USA
    2h 
    PG-13
    Guide for parents: disturbing, not recommended for young children, violence, nudity.
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    Guide for parents: Rated PG-13 in the USA, disturbing, not recommended for young children, violence, nudity.
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    Guide for parents: Rated PG-13 in the USA, disturbing, not recommended for young children, violence, nudity.
    PG
    Guide for parents: Rated PG-13 in the USA, disturbing, not recommended for young children, violence, nudity.
    14A
    Guide for parents: Rated PG-13 in the USA, disturbing, not recommended for young children, violence, nudity.
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    Guide for parents: Rated PG-13 in the USA, disturbing, not recommended for young children, violence, nudity.
    PG
    Guide for parents: Rated PG-13 in the USA, disturbing, not recommended for young children, violence, nudity.
    PG
    Guide for parents: Rated PG-13 in the USA, disturbing, not recommended for young children, violence, nudity.

    In a small, remote mountain top primary school in the Kenyan bush, hundreds of children are jostling for a chance for the free education newly promised by the Kenyan government. One new applicant causes astonishment when he knocks on the door of the school. He is Maruge (Litondo), an old Mau Mau veteran in his eighties, who is desperate to learn to read at this late stage of his life. He fought for the liberation of his country and now feels he must have the chance of an education so long denied -- even if it means sitting in a classroom alongside six-year-olds.

    Moved by his passionate plea, head teacher Jane Obinchu (Harris), supports his struggle to gain admission and together they face fierce opposition from parents and officials who don't want to waste a precious school place on such an old man.

    Directed byJustin Chadwick
    Written byAnn Peacock
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    Starring

    Naomie Harris
    Oliver Litondo
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    12 years ago

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