The First Grader
“It's never too late to dream.”
Synopsis
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.
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The First Grader — Make a Difference | National GeographicOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-05-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Telluride Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 10, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Justin Chadwick
- Screenplay & Story
- Ann Peacock
- Original Score
- Alex Heffes
- Original Title
- The First Grader
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America, Kenya
- Spoken Languages
- Swahili, English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Sixth Sense Productions, BBC Film, UK Film Council, Videovision Entertainment, Lipsync Productions, ARTE, Big Boy Films, Origin Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Justin Chadwick
Ann Peacock
Alex Heffes
Rob Hardy
Paul Knight
Sam Feuer, Norman Merry, Richard Harding, Jim Shamoon, Anant Singh
Department Leadership Roster
Justin Chadwick
Director
Charles K. Kembero
Stunt Coordinator
Ann Peacock
Writer
Sam Feuer
Producer
Paul Knight
Editor
Alex Heffes
Original Music Composer
Sophie Oprisano
Costume Design
Richard Harding
Producer
Rob Hardy
Director of Photography
Vittoria Sogno
Production Design
David M. Thompson
Producer
Mario Zvan
Producer
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The First Grader
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What is The First Grader about?
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.
Who directed The First Grader?
The First Grader was directed by Justin Chadwick.
Who stars in The First Grader?
The principal cast of The First Grader includes Naomie Harris, Tony Kgoroge, Nick Reding, Oliver Litondo, Alfred Munyua.
When was The First Grader released and how long is it?
The First Grader was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The First Grader?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The First Grader was composed by Alex Heffes.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The First Grader?
The First Grader holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).