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 president of the Republic of Kenya.
The First Grader (2011)
Directed by Justin Chadwick
Genres - Biography, Drama, Romance |
Sub-Genres - Biographical Film |
Release Date - May 13, 2011 |
Run Time - 103 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - PG-13
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Movie Info
Box Office
$1,237,457
Themes
Tags
Education, First Grader, Kenya, Maruge, Nature/Environment, Primary School, School, Student, Teacher, True Stories, Village
Attributes
Filming Location: Kenya
Narrative Location: Kenya
Narrative Location: Kenya
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