The First Grader
Synopsis
Moved by his passionate plea, head teacher Jane Obinchu supports his struggle to gain admission and together they face fierce opposition from parents and officials.
Full of vitality and humour, the film explores the remarkable relationships Maruge builds with his classmates some eighty years his junior. Through Maruge's journey, we are taken back to the shocking untold story of British colonial rule fifty years earlier where Maruge fought for the freedom of his country.
The First Grader is a heart warming and inspiring tale of one man's fight for what he believes is his right in order to overcome the burdens of his past.
Details
- Year
- 2010
- Type of film
- Features
- Running time
- 88 mins
- Director
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Justin Chadwick
- Producer
- Joe Oppenheimer, Anant Singh, Helena Spring, Norman Merry
- Editor
- Paul Knight
- Screenwriter
- Ann Peacock
- Director of Photography
- Rob Hardy
- Principal cast
- Oliver Litondo, Naomie Harris
Genre
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Origin Pictures
23 Denmark StreetLondon WC2H 8NH
UK
T +44 (0)207 836 6818
info@originpictures.co.uk
Sixth Sense Productions
Suite 583269 South Beverly Drive
Beverly Hills
CA 90212
USA
www.sixthsenseproductions.com
Sales Company
Goldcrest Films International
T +44 (0)20 7437 8696
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