The First Grader
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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.
The First Grader is a 2010 drama based on the true story of Kimani Maruge, an 84-year-old Kenyan villager and former Mau Mau freedom fighter who enrolls in primary school for the first time. The film follows his inspiring journey to obtain the education that poverty and colonial rule denied him throughout his life.
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Naomie HarrisJane Obinchu
Tony KgorogeCharles Obinchu- Nick RedingOfficer Johnson
- Oliver LitondoKimani N'gan'ga Maruge
- Alfred Munyua
- Kamau MbayaKamau Chege
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The First Grader — Make a Difference | National Geographic
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When was The First Grader released?
The First Grader was released on September 12, 2010.
Is The First Grader based on a true story?
Yes, the film tells the true story of Kimani Maruge, a real Kenyan man who became the world's oldest first-grader when he enrolled in school at age 84.
What genre is The First Grader?
The First Grader is a drama film with historical and romantic elements, focusing on Maruge's personal struggle and determination.
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