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The First Grader
Starring: Naomie Harris (28 Days Later) and Oliver Litondo
Director: Justin Chadwick (The Other Boleyn Girl)
Writter: Ann Peacock (The Chronicles of Narnia, Nights in Rodanthe)
Rating: M
Running Time: 99 minutes
ITS NEVER TOO LATE TO DREAM
In a small, remote, mountain-top primary school in the Kenyan bush, hundreds of children jostle for a chance of free education newly promised by the government. One applicant causes astonishment when he seeks enrolment. He is Maruge (OLIVER LITONDO), an 84-year-old veteran of his countrys 1950s Mau Mau uprisings against the British colonists. Having fought for his country he now feels he must also have the chance at an education long denied - even if he has to share a classroom with six-year-old children.
Opposed by parents and officials alike, Maruge finds a champion in head teacher Jane Obinchu (NAOMIE HARRIS) who, moved by his passionate plea, joins in a fierce fight to ensure the old man gets his place in the classroom.
Based on a true story, The First Grader is a heart-warming story of one mans fight for what he believes is his right in overcoming the burdens of his past; and a triumphant testimony to the transforming power of education. From director JUSTIN CHADWICK (The Other Boleyn Girl)
"Based on real events, The First Grader is a unique blend of uplifting self determination and harrowing conflict." - Andrew L.Urban, urbancinefile.com
AVAILABLE TO RENT AND OWN ON DVD, BLU-RAY & DIGITAL DOWNLOAD FROM 5 APRIL 2012
The First Grader RRP: $39.95
BLU-RAY RRP $49.95