The First Grader

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7.4

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IMDb Votes: 4,943Open on IMDb

Rated: PG-13

Set in a mountain village in Kenya the film tells the remarkable true and uplifting story of a proud old Mau Mau veteran who is determined to seize his last chance to learn to read and write - and so ends up joining a class alongside six year-olds. Together he and his young teacher face fierce resistance, but ultimately they win through - and also find a new way of overcoming the burdens of the colonial past.

Country:

United KingdomUnited StatesKenyaFrance

Language:

EnglishSwahili

Runtime: 103 min

Awards: 18 wins & 12 nominations total

Box Office: $332,000