Sunday, June 19, 2011

THE FIRST GRADER




Drama
Based on a true story

PRINCIPAL CAST MEMBERS
Oliver Litondo: 84-year-old farmer Kimani N'gan'ga Maruge
Naomie Harris: Teacher Jane
Alfred Munyua: her colleague
Vusi Kunene: her superior Mr. Kipruto

REVIEW
Standout performances by Litondo and Harris convey the determination of an illiterate man to overcome his shortcomings. Set in Kenya, some of the shots are spectacular and the school children a delight to watch.

CLASSIFICATION
for some disturbing violent content and brief nudity.

FOR NITPICKERS ONLY
These events took place in 2002 when the Kenyan government first introduced free public education for all yet two villagers are discussing whether the wife of the President of the United States, Michelle Obama, is from South African or not.

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