The First Grader

Nan
1h 43m
2010
7.1 /10 (97)

It's never too late to dream.

Overview

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.

Country : United Kingdom, United States of America, Kenya
Languages : Kiswahili, English
Released Date: 2010-09-12

Top Billed 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

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